electropositive

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

/ ɪˌlɛk troʊˈpɒz ɪ tɪv /

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adjective Physical Chemistry.

containing positive electricity; tending to migrate to the negative pole in electrolysis.

assuming positive potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.

basic, as an element or group.

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Origin of electropositive

First recorded in 1840–50; electro- + positive

Words nearby electropositive

electrophysiology, electroplaque, electroplate, electroplating, electropolish, electropositive, electroreceptor, electroreduction, electrorefining, electroretinogram, electroretinograph

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How to use electropositive in a sentence

Part (D) showed that iron is electropositive to copper, as the current flowed from iron to copper in the cell.
The Study of Elementary Electricity and Magnetism by Experiment|Thomas M. St. John

British Dictionary definitions for electropositive

electropositive

/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv) /

adjective

having a positive electric charge

(of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bondsCompare electronegative

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Scientific definitions for electropositive

electropositive

[ ĭ-lĕk′trō-pŏz′ĭ-tĭv ]

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

Having a positive electric charge.

Capable of acting as a positive electrode.