Galvanism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Galvanism is a noun meaning The chemical generation of electricity.
Meaning
The chemical generation of electricity.
More Meanings
- The (therapeutic) use of electricity directly applied to the body.
Example Sentences
Erb and Remak in Germany, Beard and Rockwell and Althans in America, have used it with advantage, in the forms of galvanisms and faradisms, in the treatment of joint troubles.
The sudden application of galvanism to bands of savages may fairly rank as a new sensation, and they, thinking the wire held this strange and mysterious power, wisely left it alone.
Perhaps a corpse would be re-animated; galvanism had given token of such things: perhaps the component parts of a creature might be manufactured, brought together, and endued with vital warmth.
Word Forms
- galvanisms
Synonyms for galvanism
Depending on context, synonyms include galvanizing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include galvanizing, galvanomagnetism, electromotor, photogeneration, electrochromism, induction.
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