faradize

[ far-uh-dahyz ]

/ ˈfær əˌdaɪz /

verb (used with object), far·a·dized, far·a·diz·ing. Medicine/Medical.

to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced alternating electric current (distinguished from galvanize).

Nearby words

faraday effect, faraday shield, faraday, michael, faradic, faradism, faradize, farandole, faraway, farber's disease, farc, farce

Origin of faradize

From the French word faradiser, dating back to 1860–65. See farad, -ize

Related forms

far·a·di·za·tion, nounfar·a·diz·er, nounfar·a·dism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for faradize

faradize

faradise

/ (ˈfærəˌdaɪz) /

verb

(tr) obsolete to treat (an organ or part) with faradic currents

Derived Forms

faradization or faradisation, nounfaradizer or faradiser, noun

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