electropositive

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.

adjective

1. having a positive electric charge
2. (of an atom, group, molecule, etc) tending to release electrons and form positive ions or polarized bondsCompare electronegative

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.