electropositive

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

e·lec·tro·pos·i·tive

[ih-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv]
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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Electropositive has a plethora of syllables.
So is floccinaucinihilipilification. Does it mean:
the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language).
opposition to the withdrawal of state support or recognition from an established church, esp. the Anglican Church in 19th-century England.
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World English Dictionary
electropositive (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv)
 
adj
1.  having a positive electric charge
2.  Compare electronegative (of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bonds

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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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