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Meaning of
electropositive
in English
electropositive
us
/ɪˌlɛk.trəˈpɑz.ɪtɪv/
uk
/ɪˌlɛk.troʊˌpɒz.ɪtɪv/
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Definitions
Adjective
tending
to
donate
electrons
(
in
chemical
reactions
)
The
metal
atom
is
electropositive
and
tends
to
lose
electrons
easily
.
having
a
positive
charge
;
attracting
electrons
The
electropositive
nature
of
the
ion
allows
it
to
attract
surrounding
electrons
.
releasing
electrons
to
form
bonds