Galvanic: meaning, definitions and examples

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galvanic

 

[ ɡælˈvænɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

electricity, chemistry

Galvanic refers to the production of electricity by chemical means, specifically through electrochemical reactions. It often describes processes that generate electric currents through the action of acids or other electrolytes. The term is commonly used in the context of galvanic cells, which convert chemical energy into electrical energy. Galvanic processes are fundamental in many applications, including batteries and electroplating.

Synonyms

electric, electrochemical, reactive

Examples of usage

  • The galvanic cell generates power.
  • Galvanic corrosion can damage metals.
  • He studied galvanic responses in cells.

Translations

Translations of the word "galvanic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galvânico

🇮🇳 गैल्वेनिक

🇩🇪 galvanisch

🇮🇩 galvanik

🇺🇦 гальванічний

🇵🇱 galwaniczny

🇯🇵 ガルバニック

🇫🇷 galvanique

🇪🇸 galvánico

🇹🇷 galvanik

🇰🇷 갈바닉

🇸🇦 غالواني

🇨🇿 galvanický

🇸🇰 galvanický

🇨🇳 电镀的

🇸🇮 galvanski

🇮🇸 galvanískur

🇰🇿 гальваникалық

🇬🇪 გალვანური

🇦🇿 galvanik

🇲🇽 galvánico

Word origin

The term 'galvanic' originated from the name of the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who significantly contributed to the study of bioelectricity in the 18th century. Galvani's experiments with frog legs demonstrated that electricity could cause muscular contractions, thus linking electrical phenomena to biological functions. His work influenced others, particularly Alessandro Volta, who invented the first chemical battery, the voltaic pile. The term 'galvanism' was then coined to describe the contraction of muscles when stimulated by electricity. Over time, 'galvanic' evolved to encompass broader electrical and chemical processes. Today, it is widely used in various scientific fields, including electrochemistry and materials science, to describe processes involving electric currents generated through chemical reactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,181, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.