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galvanic

[ɡælˈvænɪk]

galvanic Definition

  • 1relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action
  • 2sudden and dramatic

Using galvanic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "galvanic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The galvanic reaction between the two metals produced an electric current.

  • Example

    The news of the merger had a galvanic effect on the stock market.

  • Example

    The galvanic performance of the band left the audience in awe.

galvanic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for galvanic

Idioms Using galvanic

  • a galvanic shock

    a sudden and intense shock or surprise

    Example

    The announcement of his resignation came as a galvanic shock to the company.

  • galvanize into action

    to motivate or inspire someone to take action

    Example

    The coach's pep talk galvanized the team into action, leading to a comeback victory.

  • galvanize the base

    to energize and mobilize a political base

    Example

    The candidate's speech galvanized the base, resulting in a surge of donations and volunteers.

Phrases with galvanic

  • galvanic cell

    an electrochemical cell that derives electrical energy from spontaneous redox reactions taking place within the cell

    Example

    A common example of a galvanic cell is a battery.

  • galvanic skin response

    a change in the electrical properties of the skin in response to emotional stress or excitement

    Example

    The lie detector test measures the galvanic skin response of the subject.

  • galvanic corrosion

    corrosion caused by the flow of electric current between two dissimilar metals in contact with each other

    Example

    The galvanic corrosion of the metal parts was caused by the presence of saltwater.

Origins of galvanic

from Luigi Galvani, an Italian physician who discovered animal electricity in the 18th century

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Summary: galvanic in Brief

The term 'galvanic' [ɡælˈvænɪk] refers to electric currents produced by chemical action, as well as sudden and dramatic effects. Examples include 'The galvanic reaction between the two metals produced an electric current,' and 'The news of the merger had a galvanic effect on the stock market.' 'Galvanic' extends into phrases like 'galvanic cell,' and idioms like 'a galvanic shock,' denoting sudden and intense surprise, and 'galvanize into action,' meaning to motivate someone to take action.