positive electricity
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Some of these little entities were charged with positive electricity, some with negative; some were electrically neutral or inert.
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It is now believed that all matter is made up of "electrons," particles of negative electricity, and "protons," particles of positive electricity.
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It had a charge of positive electricity and its mass was .0000000000000000000000166 gram.
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As the process continues, the raindrops become heavily loaded with positive electricity, while the rising air carries negative electricity to the top of the cloud.
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The anions carry negative charges and are consequently attracted by the positive electricity of the anode.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
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