positive charge

Other forms: positive charges

Definitions of positive charge
  1. noun
    the state of having a deficiency of electrons; having a higher electric potential
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    antonyms:
    negative charge
    the state of having a surplus of electrons; having a lower electric potential
    type of:
    charge, electric charge
    the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons
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