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galvanic
[ gal-van-ik ]
/ gælˈvæn ɪk /
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OTHER WORDS FROM galvanic
gal·van·i·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby galvanic
galumph, Galuppi, Galuth, galv, Galvani, galvanic, galvanic battery, galvanic couple, galvanic pile, galvanic skin response, galvanism
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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 chemicallya galvanic cell
informal resembling the effect of an electric shock; convulsive, startling, or energeticgalvanic reflexes
Derived forms of galvanic
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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.
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