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e·lec·tro·pos·i·tive

(ĭ-lĕk′trō-pŏz′ĭ-tĭv)

adj.

1. Having a positive electric charge.

2. Capable of acting as a positive electrode.

3. Tending to release electrons to form a chemical bond.

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electropositive

(ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv)

adj

1. (General Physics) having a positive electric charge

2. (Chemistry) (of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bonds. Compare electronegative

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e•lec•tro•pos•i•tive

(ɪˌlɛk troʊˈpɒz ɪ tɪv)

adj.

1. containing positive electricity; tending to migrate to the negative pole in electrolysis.

2. assuming positive potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.

3. basic, as an element or group.

[1840–50]

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Adj.

electropositive - having a positive charge; "protons are positive"

positively charged, positive

charged - of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge; "charged particles"; "a charged battery"

Translations

électropositifélectro-positif

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