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galvanic

/ɡælˈvæn.ɪk/
gal · van · ic
Adverb:galvanically
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galvanic Lexical Profile

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1

Relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action, as in a battery.

Example

"The engineer tested the metal pipes for signs of galvanic corrosion caused by contact between dissimilar metals."

2

Sudden, dramatic, and startling in effect, as if produced by an electric shock.

Example

"Her keynote speech had a galvanic effect on the audience, inspiring everyone to take immediate action."

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galvanization
galvanize
galvanizing

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French 'galvanique', named after the Italian physician and physicist Luigi Galvani (1737–1798), who discovered that electrical currents cause dead frogs' legs to twitch.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Galvanic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/galvanic
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