electropositive

adj, noun — 3 senses

adj

Etymology From electro- + positive.

having a positive electric charge

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences tending to release electrons to form a chemical bond

noun

Etymology From electro- + positive.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Dated A body which passes to the negative pole in electrolysis.

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