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positive definition - telecom
  1. Something with the same charge (+) as a proton and opposite the negative (-) charge of an electron.
  2. Something with higher electric potential than the ground or a defined null or neutral point. Electrons flow from the positive point in a circuit. See also negative, null, and potential.
  3. Yes.

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