galvanic

(gal vanik)

adjective

  1. of or having to do with direct current that is produced by a chemical reaction, as in a storage battery or dry cell
  2. stimulating or stimulated as if by electric shock; startling or convulsive

Origin: galvan(ism) + -ic

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See galvanic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to direct-current electricity, especially when produced chemically.
  2. a. Having the effect of an electric shock: a galvanic revelation.
    b. Produced as if by an electric shock: The new leader had a galvanic effect on our morale.

Origin:

Origin: galvan(ism)

Origin: + -ic

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Related Forms:

  • gal·vanˈi·cal·ly adverb

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