galvano-

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See also: galvano and Galvano

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Italian Galvani + -o-.

Prefix[edit]

galvano-

  1. Synonym of electro-, particularly with regard to bioelectricity and some specific applications.

Usage notes[edit]

  • These terms tend to be older than words prefixed with electro-.

Derived terms[edit]

Italian[edit]

Prefix[edit]

galvano-

  1. electricity or galvanism

Usage notes[edit]

  • These terms tend to be older than words prefixed with elettro-.

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