galvanic

adjective

gal·van·ic gal-ˈva-nik How to pronounce galvanic (audio)

: of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity

a galvanic cell

: caused by galvanism

—used especially of the corrosion of metallic objects as a result of electrolytic action

… an effective alternative to conventional copper paints that cause galvanic corrosion of metals underwater. — Cruising World

: having an electric effect : intensely exciting

a galvanic performance

: produced as if by an electric shock

had a galvanic effect on the audience

galvanically

gal-ˈva-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce galvanic (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Her performance had a galvanic effect on the audience. her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause

Recent Examples on the Web These days, the ship is sitting in two pieces 12,000 feet below the surface on the ocean floor, covered in rusticles, with much of the hull having been eaten away by salt and galvanic corrosion, metal-eating bacteria and ever-changing sea currents.

Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2022 Perhaps the most famous galvanic demonstration was conducted by Galvani’s nephew Giovanni Aldini, in January, 1803, in London.

The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021 Unyielding, visceral, imaginative, and rendered with galvanic precision, the poems thunder along through gritty geographies of place and psyche, revealing the ruptures created by divides in both.

oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2022 Others on the galvanic scene included the Romanian poet Tristan Tzara and the German Hugo Ball.

Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021 The gold dial is hand-engraved in a honeycomb pattern and then finished with a dramatic blue galvanic treatment.

Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021 In 2012 a Pennsylvania chiropractor ran an advertisement containing patients’ enthusiastic reviews of an unproven technique known as galvanic skin measurement.

Lindsay Gellman, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021 The color was added by galvanic plating (a type of electroplating), one of the few things Christian cannot do himself.

Mark Cho, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2021 Split between streaming and live TV, viewers at home were treated to galvanic performances (hello, Jennifer Holliday!) and moving speeches.

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Sep. 2021 See More

单词	galvanic
释义	galvanic adjective gal·van·ic gal-ˈva-nik 1 a : of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity a galvanic cell b : caused by galvanism —used especially of the corrosion of metallic objects as a result of electrolytic action … an effective alternative to conventional copper paints that cause galvanic corrosion of metals underwater. — Cruising World 2 a : having an electric effect : intensely exciting a galvanic performance b : produced as if by an electric shock had a galvanic effect on the audience galvanically gal-ˈva-ni-k(ə-)lē adverb Synonyms breathtaking charged electric electrifying exciting exhilarating exhilarative galvanizing hair-raising heart-stopping inspiring intoxicating kicky mind-bending mind-blowing mind-boggling rip-roaring rousing stimulating stirring thrilling See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Her performance had a galvanic effect on the audience. her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause Recent Examples on the Web These days, the ship is sitting in two pieces 12,000 feet below the surface on the ocean floor, covered in rusticles, with much of the hull having been eaten away by salt and galvanic corrosion, metal-eating bacteria and ever-changing sea currents. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2022 Perhaps the most famous galvanic demonstration was conducted by Galvani’s nephew Giovanni Aldini, in January, 1803, in London. The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021 Unyielding, visceral, imaginative, and rendered with galvanic precision, the poems thunder along through gritty geographies of place and psyche, revealing the ruptures created by divides in both. oregonlive, 6 Apr. 2022 Others on the galvanic scene included the Romanian poet Tristan Tzara and the German Hugo Ball. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2021 The gold dial is hand-engraved in a honeycomb pattern and then finished with a dramatic blue galvanic treatment. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Nov. 2021 In 2012 a Pennsylvania chiropractor ran an advertisement containing patients’ enthusiastic reviews of an unproven technique known as galvanic skin measurement. Lindsay Gellman, Wired, 17 Nov. 2021 The color was added by galvanic plating (a type of electroplating), one of the few things Christian cannot do himself. Mark Cho, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2021 Split between streaming and live TV, viewers at home were treated to galvanic performances (hello, Jennifer Holliday!) and moving speeches. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Sep. 2021 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from French galvanique, from galvanisme galvanism + -ique -ic entry 1 First Known Use 1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing galvanic galvanic skin response galvanic skin response Medical Definition galvanic adjective gal·van·ic gal-ˈvan-ik : of, relating to, involving, or producing a direct current of electricity galvanic stimulation of flaccid muscles compare faradic galvanic adjective as in electric causing great emotional or mental stimulation her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance electric breathtaking exciting galvanizing thrilling electrifying interesting intriguing exhilarating intoxicating inspiring gripping rousing provocative heart-stopping mind-bending exhilarative kicky rip-roaring riveting stimulating mind-blowing absorbing fascinating mind-boggling hair-raising tantalizing stirring engrossing charged lively touching moving high-voltage enchanting kinetic enthralling spellbinding titillating dynamic arresting energetic poignant lusty Antonyms & Near Antonyms tiresome dull tedious unexciting boring monotonous mind-numbing uninteresting dreary humdrum See More
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galvanic

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