galvanic

[ gal-van-ik ]
/ gælˈvæn ɪk /
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adjective

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.

Origin of galvanic

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

OTHER WORDS FROM galvanic

gal·van·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby galvanic

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Words related to galvanic

propulsive, restless, fidgety, demonstrative, impulsive, high-strung, fiery, hysterical, skittish, temperamental, sweeping, dynamic, compelling, active, urging, energetic, enterprising, lively, vigorous, violent

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British Dictionary definitions for galvanic

galvanic

galvanical

/ (ɡælˈvænɪk) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of galvanic

galvanically, adverb

Scientific definitions for galvanic

galvanic
[ găl-văn′ĭk ]

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.