Electron Acceptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-009168",
  "term": "Electron Acceptor",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound. It is an oxidizing agent that, by virtue of its accepting electrons, is itself reduced in the process.\n\n2. A chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound. It is an oxidizing agent that, by virtue of its accepting electrons, is itself reduced in the process. (see also electron donor and oxidation-reduction.)",
  "subject": "Land, waste and cleanup",
  "references": [
    "Office of Underground Storage Tanks Technical Terms",
    "Glossary of Technical Terms: Office of Underground Storage Tanks"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/electron-acceptor/"
}