electropositive

[ih-lek-troh-poz-i-tiv] /ɪˌlɛk troʊˈpɒz ɪ tɪv/
adjective, Physical Chemistry
1.
containing positive electricity; tending to migrate to the negative pole in electrolysis.
2.
assuming positive potential when in contact with a dissimilar substance.
3.
basic, as an element or group.
Origin
1840-50; electro- + positive
British Dictionary definitions for electropositive

electropositive

/ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈpɒzɪtɪv/
adjective
1.
having a positive electric charge
2.
(of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bonds Compare electronegative
electropositive in Science
electropositive
  (ĭ-lěk'trō-pŏz'ĭ-tĭv)   

  1. Tending to donate electrons and to form a positive ion. Metals are generally electropositive.

  2. Having a positive electric charge.

  3. Capable of acting as a positive electrode.