electropositive

[ ih-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv ]

adjectivePhysical 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.

  1. basic, as an element or group.

Origin of electropositive

1
First recorded in 1840–50; electro- + positive

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British Dictionary definitions for electropositive

electropositive

/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv) /


adjective
  1. having a positive electric charge

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

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Scientific definitions for electropositive

electropositive

[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-pŏzĭ-tĭv ]


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

  2. Having a positive electric charge.

  1. Capable of acting as a positive electrode.

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