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galvanic

[gal-van-ik]

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pertaining to or produced by galvanism; producing or caused by an electric current.

affecting or affected as if by galvanism; startling; shocking: the galvanic effect of his speech.

stimulating; energizing: Her galvanic presence brought the party to life.

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Origin:
1790–1800; < French galvanique, named after Luigi Galvani; see -ic

Related forms

gal·van·i·cal·ly, adverb

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galvanic or galvanical (ɡælˈvænɪk)

—*adj*
1.	Also: voltaic of, producing, or concerned with an electric current, esp a direct current produced chemically: a galvanic cell
2.	informal resembling the effect of an electric shock; convulsive, startling, or energetic: galvanic reflexes

galvanical or galvanical

—*adj*

gal'vanically or galvanical

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

galvanic

1797, from galvanism + -ic.

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galvanic

(gāl-vān'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Relating to electricity generated by a chemical reaction. A galvanic cell is an electric cell, such as found in household and car batteries, that makes use of galvanic reactions to act as a power source. See Note at battery.

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