donor
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• noun
A person or organization that donates money, goods, or resources to a charity, institution, or cause.
"An anonymous donor contributed two million dollars toward the construction of the new public library."
A person who provides blood, tissue, or an organ for medical transfusion, transplantation, or research.
"Doctors worked quickly to find a compatible kidney donor for the patient."
In chemistry and physics, an atom, molecule, or ion that provides electrons or protons to another species to form a bond or conduct electricity.
"Phosphorus is commonly added to silicon as an electron donor in semiconductor manufacturing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Anglo-French 'donour', ultimately deriving from Latin 'donator' ('giver'), from the verb 'donare' ('to give as a gift'), which comes from 'donum' ('gift').