electropositive

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

/ ɪˌlɛk troʊˈpɒz ɪ tɪv /

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.

Nearby words

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

Origin of electropositive

First recorded in 1840–50; electro- + positive

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Examples from the Web for electropositive

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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Science 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.