electropositive
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈpɑzɪtɪv/
adjective
- Tending to lose electrons and form positive ions in chemical reactions; having a positive electric charge.
- Sodium is an electropositive element that reacts easily with water.
- The chemist explained that electropositive atoms are attracted to electronegative ones.
- In a battery, the electropositive metal gives up electrons to create electricity.
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