galvanic

[ gal-van-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or produced by galvanism; producing or caused by an electric current.
2. affecting or affected as if by galvanism; startling; shocking:

   the galvanic effect of his speech.

3. stimulating; energizing:

   Her galvanic presence brought the party to life.

galvanic

/ ɡælˈvænɪk /

adjective

1. Alsovoltaic 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

galvanic

/ găl-văn′ĭk /

1. 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.
2. See Note at battery

Derived Forms

• galˈvanically, adverb

Other Words From

• gal·vani·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of galvanic¹

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

Example Sentences

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From Salon

"Analysis of the domestic hot water pipework has indicated erosion corrosion and galvanic corrosion to be the cause, pseudomonas is not a factor."

From BBC

Seeing Trinity’s “Messiah” for the first time, in 2011, showed me the galvanic possibilities of this classic work more than any recording or live outing I’d ever heard.

From New York Times

It's the wisened hand of the administrator, under Scientology's ordination, that purportedly allows the E-Meter to reflect an accurate reading of the test subject's negative emotions through low-grade galvanic skin-contact responses.

From Salon

It’s a galvanic moment, and George recognizes it.

From Los Angeles Times

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