Electropositive


[ih-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv] /ɪˌlɛk troʊˈpɒz ɪ tɪv/

adjective, Physical Chemistry.
1.
containing ; tending to migrate to the negative pole in electrolysis.
2.
assuming potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.
3.
basic, as an element or group.
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv/
adjective
1.
having a positive electric charge
2.
(of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bonds Compare electronegative
electropositive
(ĭ-lěk’trō-pŏz’ĭ-tĭv)

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