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electron donor
electron donor
Noun
pl: electron donors
This term is a technical designation used primarily in chemistry and physics to describe the role of a substance in a redox reaction. It carries a neutral, descriptive tone and is used in formal scientific discourse to identify the species undergoing oxidation.
In a chemical context, an electron donor is the counterpart to an electron acceptor. While many substances can act as donors depending on the environment, the term specifically highlights the capacity of a species to increase the electron density of another molecule or ion.
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