faradic
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of faradic
From the French word faradique, dating back to 1875–80. See farad, -ic
Example Sentences
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The right anterior tibial and musculo-cutaneous groups of muscles reacted to the strongest faradic current, not to any galvanic current below 20-25 m.a., contraction very sluggish.
From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by George Henry Makins
Perhaps the most beneficial use of the faradic current is in the treatment of chronic constipation—especially that so frequently met with in young women and due to deficient muscular power of the intestinal walls.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
The object for which I had ordered the baths having now been accomplished, I treated the affected muscles with the faradic current.
From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig
With the galvanic this is less noticeable than with the faradic current.
From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig
The results in my own cases however have long since satisfied me of the utility in this respect of faradic not only, but also of mild constant currents.
From The Electric Bath by George M. Schweig
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