galvanic+electricity
11galvanic — Pertaining to galvanism. SYN: voltaic. * * * gal·van·ic gal van ik adj of, relating to, involving, or producing a direct current of electricity <galvanic stimulation of flaccid muscles> compare FARADIC gal·van·i·cal·ly i k(ə )lē adv… …
12galvanic pile — Pile Pile, n. [F. pile, L. pila a pillar, a pier or mole of stone. Cf. {Pillar}.] 1. A mass of things heaped together; a heap; as, a pile of stones; a pile of wood. [1913 Webster] 2. A mass formed in layers; as, a pile of shot. [1913 Webster] 3.… …
13galvanic cell — noun an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged • Syn: ↑voltaic cell, ↑primary cell • Ant: ↑electrolytic cell (for: ↑voltaic cell) …
14galvanic — adjective Date: 1797 1. of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity < a galvanic cell > 2. a. having an electric effect ; intensely exciting < a galvanic performance > b. produced as if by an electric shock < had a galvanic… …
15Galvanic circle — Circuit Cir cuit, n. [F. circuit, fr. L. circuitus, fr. circuire or circumire to go around; circum around + ire to go.] 1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth… …
16Galvanic circuit — Circuit Cir cuit, n. [F. circuit, fr. L. circuitus, fr. circuire or circumire to go around; circum around + ire to go.] 1. The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution; as, the periodical circuit of the earth… …
17galvanic — gal|van|ic [gælˈvænık] adj 1.) formal making people react suddenly with strong feelings or actions ▪ The bomb warning had a galvanic effect. 2.) technical relating to the production of electricity by the action of acid on metal …
18galvanic — gal|van|ic [ gæl vænık ] adjective 1. ) SCIENCE producing electricity, especially by chemical action 2. ) shocking enough to produce a strong and immediate reaction: The barracks bombing had a galvanic effect on public opinion …
19galvanic — adjective 1 formal making people react suddenly with strong feelings or actions: The bomb warning had a galvanic effect. 2 technical connected with the production of electricity by the action of acid on metal …
20galvanic — a. pertaining to direct current from electric battery; giving or receiving shock. ♦ galvanism, n. current electricity; study of electric currents and their effects. ♦ galvanize, v.t. treat with galvanic current; stimulate into sudden… …
