electropositive

adjective

elec·​tro·​pos·​i·​tive i-ˌlek-trō-ˈpä-zə-tiv 

-ˈpäz-tiv

: having a tendency to release electrons

Word History

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

electropositive

adjective

elec·​tro·​pos·​i·​tive i-ˌlek-trō-ˈpäz-ət-iv, -ˈpäz-tiv 

1

: charged with positive electricity

2

: having a tendency to release electrons