gal·van·ic (g l-vn  k)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. [galvan(ism) + -ic.] gal·van i·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. |  galvanic - 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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