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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.

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

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]
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.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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