galvanic
/ɡalˈvanɪk
/adjective
1Relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action.Iontophoresis is the use of electric impulses from a low-voltage galvanic current stimulation unit to drive topical corticosteroids into soft tissue structures....
- Anodically polarizing the alloy (anodic protection) by impressed anodic current or galvanic coupling with a more noble metal in order to maintain the surface oxide film
- Mercathodes block the flow of destructive galvanic currents in boats' 12-volt electrical systems.
2Sudden and dramatic: a searing, galvanic experience...
- But they're operated like private companies by two galvanic entrepreneurs willing to compete with their own money.
- But their financial difficulties could have a galvanic effect, although the semi-finals would be a more realistic ambition.
- A few galvanic images free themselves from the fog of anecdote by their sheer authority.
Derivatives
galvanically
- The specimens were tested in a 3 ½ percent sodium chloride solution with three different electrochemical conditions imposed on them: freely corroding, galvanically coupled to zinc, and galvanically coupled to magnesium.
- The audio converters are galvanically isolated and not connected to the main ground.
- A triple optical isolation galvanically isolates the power section from both the line sides.
Origin
Late 18th century: from French galvanique, from Galvani, Luigi.