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galvanic

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gal·van·ic  (gl-vnk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to direct-current electricity, especially when produced chemically.
2.
a. Having the effect of an electric shock: a galvanic revelation.
b. Produced as if by an electric shock: The new leader had a galvanic effect on our morale.


gal·vani·cal·ly adv.

galvanic
Adjective
1. of or producing an electric current by chemical means, such as in a battery
2. Informal stimulating, startling, or energetic

galvanic  (gl-vnk)
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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Adj.1.galvanicgalvanic - pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action; "a galvanic cell"; "a voltaic (or galvanic) couple"
electricity - a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
2.galvanic - affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"
exciting - creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip"


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At this sight the whole frame of the thief shook as if under the influence of a galvanic shock.
Almost with a galvanic spring, the Ancient Mariner was out of the chair and on his feet, the anger of age and of a generous soul in his face as he cried:
The haste, and, as it were, the galvanic impulse of the movement, were really quite startling.
 
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