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e⋅lec⋅tro⋅pos⋅i⋅tive

  [i-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv]
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–adjective Physical Chemistry.
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.
Origin:
1840–50; electro- + positive
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e·lec·tro·pos·i·tive   (ĭ-lěk'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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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: elec·tro·pos·i·tive
Pronunciation: i-"lek-trO-'päz-&t-iv, -'päz-tiv
Function: adjective
1 : charged with positive electricity
2 : having a tendency to release electrons
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Science Dictionary
electropositive   (ĭ-lěk'trō-pŏz'ĭ-tĭv)  Pronunciation Key 

  1. Tending to donate electrons and to form a positive ion. Metals are generally electropositive.

  2. Having a positive electric charge.

  3. Capable of acting as a positive electrode.


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