far·a·dism \ˈfarəˌdizəm\noun alsofar·a·di·za·tion\ˌfarədə̇ˈzāshən, -ˌdīˈz-\ (-s) Etymology:faradism from French faradisme, from Michael Faraday + French -isme -ism; faradization from French faradisation, from faradiser to faradize + -ation : the application of a faradic current of electricity (as for therapeutic purposes)