galvanic

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French galvanique, after physiologist Luigi Alyisio Galvani (1737–1798) + -ique.

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  • IPA: /ɡælˈvænɪk/

[edit] Adjective

galvanic (comparative more galvanic, superlative most galvanic)

  1. Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric
    The shocking news prompted a galvanic reaction

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[edit] Translations

of or pertaining to galvanism; electric
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