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electropositive
1. An element that can function as the positive electrode in an electric cell.
2. Relating to an atom or molecule that tends to provide electrons to an electron-acquiring substance; for example, metals are generally electropositive.
3. Charged with positive electricity, which results in the repulsion of bodies electrified positively and the attraction of bodies electrified negatively.
4. Capable of acing as the positive electrode in an electric cell.
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electropositive atom
An atom which readily yields electrons and so has the tendency to acquire a partial positive charge in a covalent bond or to form a positive ion.
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electropositive developer
A developer containing positively charged toner particles.
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electropositive potential
1. The potential of an electrode expressed as positive regarding a hydrogen electrode.
2. An electrode's potential stated as positive in relation to the standard potential of the hydrogen electrode that is established at zero.
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