electropositive

electropositive
/i lek'troh poz"i tiv/, adj. Physical Chem.
1. containing positive electricity; tending to migrate to the negative pole in electrolysis.
2. assuming positive potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.
3. basic, as an element or group.
[1840-50; ELECTRO- + POSITIVE]

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