positive electricity

noun

, Electricity.

1. the electricity present in a body or substance that has a deficiency of electrons, as the electricity developed on glass when rubbed with silk.

Example Sentences

Whether rough or polished, diamonds acquire by friction, positive electricity, but do not retain it for more than half an hour.

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The anions carry negative charges and are consequently attracted by the positive electricity of the anode.

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Thus, consider a sphere uniformly charged with Q units of positive electricity.

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A cloudless sky gives evidence of positive electricity, which is much stronger in winter than in summer.

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But how can we account for the positive electricity of the smoke, and the negative electricity of the falling ashes?

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