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electropositive
[ih-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv]
adjective
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.
electropositive
/ ɪˌɛٰəʊˈɒɪɪ /
adjective
having a positive electric charge
(of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bonds Compare electronegative
electropositive
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.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of electropositive1
Example Sentences
In the parlance of chemists, metallic lead is electropositive.
If it has a greater affinity for oxygen than copper has, then the zinc must be either electropositive or electronegative to copper.
Metallic tin is not electropositive enough compared with the electronegativity of its oxide to deliver a useful potential difference.
In all groups of chemically similar elements the heaviest are the most electropositive.
If zinc has an affinity for oxygen, it must be because the zinc is either electropositive or electronegative to oxygen.
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