- Having a positive electric charge.
- Capable of acting as a positive electrode.
- Tending to release electrons to form a chemical bond.
electropositive
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e·lec·tro·pos·i·tive (ĭ-lĕk'trō-pŏz'ĭ-tĭv)  |
adj.
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Describing elements that tend to lose electrons and form positive ions. The alkali metals are typical electropositive elements.
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Bearing a positive electric charge.
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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
having a positive electric charge
Synonym: positive
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