Definition of GALVANIC

galvanic

Meanings

Adjective

  • pertaining to or producing electric current by chemical action
    • "a galvanic cell"
    • "a voltaic (or galvanic) couple"

Adjective Satellite

  • affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
    • "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to galvanism; electric.
  • Energetic; vigorous.
  • Of a current that is not alternating, as opposed to faradic.

Origin / Etymology

From French galvanique, named after Italian physiologist Luigi Aloisio Galvani (1737–1798) + -ique.

Scrabble Score: 14

galvanic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
galvanic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
galvanic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

galvanic is a valid Words With Friends word