donor
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/ˈdoʊnɚ/
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/ˈdoʊnɚ/ · /ˈdəʊnə/
Definition of donor
3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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One who makes a donation.
“The charity raised $2,000 from various donors.”
“The hospital is seeking an organ donor.”
“"You prefer, then, having the money to the ornaments which I had intended for you?"/"Oh! the hundred pounds, certainly," exclaimed Isabella, colouring a little at the idea of trespassing on the donor's generosity.”
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noun
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One who makes a donation.
“The charity raised $2,000 from various donors.”
“The hospital is seeking an organ donor.”
“"You prefer, then, having the money to the ornaments which I had intended for you?"/"Oh! the hundred pounds, certainly," exclaimed Isabella, colouring a little at the idea of trespassing on the donor's generosity.”
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An object, typically broken beyond repair, that is used for spare parts.
“You'll need to lengthen the plug for the fan switch and swap its connector for that of the donor.”
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A group or molecule that donates either a radical, electrons or a moiety in a chemical reaction. Compare acceptor.
“a carbonyl donor molecule”
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
From Middle English donoure, donour; from Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur (See French donneur).
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