What does an electron accepter mean?

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An electron acceptor is 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.
Oxygen , Carbon dioxide all act as electron acceptors.

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