galvanic (redirected from galvanical)

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.

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[galvan(ism) + -ic.]

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gal·vani·cal·ly adv.

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galvanic [gælˈvænɪk], galvanical

adj

1. (Physics / General Physics) Also voltaic of, producing, or concerned with an electric current, esp a direct current produced chemically a galvanic cell

2. Informal resembling the effect of an electric shock; convulsive, startling, or energetic galvanic reflexes

galvanically  adv

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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.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	galvanic - pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action; "a galvanic cell"; "a voltaic (or galvanic) couple" voltaic 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" galvanising, galvanizing, electric exciting - creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip"

Translations

galvanic [gælˈvænɪk] ADJ → galvánico

galvanic

adj

(Elec) → galvanisch

(fig) movement → zuckend; (= stimulating) → mitreißend, elektrisierend

galvanic [gælˈvænɪk] adj (Elec) → galvanico/a (fig) (effect) → galvanizzante

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galvanic [gælˈvænɪk] adj (Elec) → galvanico/a (fig) (effect) → galvanizzante