positive electricity
the electricity present in a body or substance that has a deficiency of electrons, as the electricity developed on glass when rubbed with silk.
- Compare negative electricity.
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Whether rough or polished, diamonds acquire by friction, positive electricity, but do not retain it for more than half an hour.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreThe anions carry negative charges and are consequently attracted by the positive electricity of the anode.
Thus, consider a sphere uniformly charged with Q units of positive electricity.
A cloudless sky gives evidence of positive electricity, which is much stronger in winter than in summer.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep | Henry M. LymanBut how can we account for the positive electricity of the smoke, and the negative electricity of the falling ashes?
The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872 | Luigi Palmieri
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