voltaism

[ vohl-tuh-iz-uhm, vol- ]

noun

1. the branch of electrical science that deals with the production of electricity or electric currents by chemical action.

voltaism

/ ˈvɒltəˌɪzəm /

noun

1. another name for galvanism

Word History and Origins

Origin of voltaism¹

1805–15; after A. Volta; -ism

Example Sentences

Galvanism and Voltaism are almost identical, since the latter is founded upon, and is a development of, the former.

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