Galvanic

Pronunciation: /ɡælˈvænɪk/

Definitions of galvanic

adjective relating to or involving electric currents, especially as produced by chemical action

Example Sentences

A1 The galvanic reaction between the two metals caused a spark.

A2 The galvanic cell generated electricity from the chemical reaction.

B1 The galvanic corrosion of the metal railing was evident from the rust spots.

B2 The galvanic series of metals helped determine which would corrode first in the experiment.

C1 The galvanic skin response was measured to assess the participant's stress levels.

C2 The galvanic coupling of the electrodes produced a strong current in the circuit.

Examples of galvanic in a Sentence

formal The galvanic reaction between the two metals caused a significant increase in temperature.

informal I heard that galvanic process can create a lot of heat.

slang That galvanic thingamajig is pretty cool, huh?

figurative The galvanic energy in the room was palpable as they awaited the results.

Grammatical Forms of galvanic

• past tense: galvanized
• plural: galvanics
• comparative: more galvanic
• superlative: most galvanic
• present tense: galvanizes
• future tense: will galvanize
• perfect tense: have galvanized
• continuous tense: is galvanizing
• singular: galvanic
• positive degree: galvanic
• infinitive: to galvanize
• gerund: galvanizing
• participle: galvanized

Origin and Evolution of galvanic

First Known Use: 1797 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'galvanic' originates from the name of Luigi Galvani, an Italian physician and physicist known for his research on bioelectricity.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of electricity produced by chemical action, the term 'galvanic' has evolved to also refer to anything related to Galvani's work or to describe something that is electrically stimulating or exciting.