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galvanic

gal·van·ic [ gal vánnik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to chemically produced direct current: relating to or involving the direct-current electricity that is chemically generated between dissimilar metals, e.g. in a battery

2. like electric shock: sudden, startling, or convulsive, like an electric shock or its effects

[Late 18th century. < French galvanique, after Luigi Galvani]

gal·van·i·cal·ly adverb
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