galvanic pile
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of galvanic pile
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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A small ball of gold gives off a great deal of vapor if placed between two carbon points and subjected to the action of a powerful galvanic pile.
From Principles Of Political Economy by John J. (John Joseph) Lalor
Construction of the galvanic pile or battery, 101 102.
From A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense. by Various Unknown
If we burn the zinc under the boiler of a steam-engine, consequently in the oxygen of the air instead of the galvanic pile, we should produce steam, and by it a certain amount of force.
From Familiar Letters on Chemistry by Justus, Freiherr von Liebig
The galvanic pile employed in this electroscope is that invented by Zamboni.
From A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility by Henry Negretti
Galvani, the discoverer of animal electricity, and Volta, the inventor of the galvanic pile, stimulated others to fruitful experiments in this branch of study.
From Outline of Universal History by George Park Fisher
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