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| gal·va·nism [ gálvə nìzzəm ] |
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1. production of electricity by chemical reaction: the production of direct-current electricity from a chemical reaction, e.g. between dissimilar metals in a battery
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2. electricity as medical therapy: the application of electricity to the human body to stimulate nerves and muscles as part of a medical treatment
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| [Late 18th century. < French galvanisme, after Luigi Galvani] |
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