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- [gal-van-ik]
- /gælˈvæn ɪk/
- /gælˈvænɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-van-ik]
- /gælˈvæn ɪk/
Definitions of galvanic word
- adjective galvanic pertaining to or produced by galvanism; producing or caused by an electric current. 1
- adjective galvanic affecting or affected as if by galvanism; startling; shocking: the galvanic effect of his speech. 1
- adjective galvanic stimulating; energizing: Her galvanic presence brought the party to life. 1
- noun galvanic Relating to or involving electric currents produced by chemical action. 1
- adjective galvanic relating to galvanism 1
- adjective galvanic as if produced by a shock 1
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Origin of galvanic
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < French galvanique, named after Luigi Galvani; see -ic
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Parts of speech for Galvanic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
galvanic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
galvanic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for galvanic
adj galvanic
- sweeping — of wide range or scope.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- urging — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
adjective galvanic
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
- enterprising — Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness.
- agitable — easily agitated or moved
Antonyms for galvanic
adj galvanic
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- wimpy — of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- laid-back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
Top questions with galvanic
- what is true of both galvanic and electrolytic cells?
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- what occurs at the anode of a galvanic cell?
- how does a galvanic cell work?
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- what occurs at the cathode of a galvanic cell?
- what is a galvanic cell?
- which electrode is the anode in a galvanic cell?
- how to make galvanic cell?
- why anode is negative in galvanic cell?
- what is the galvanic skin response?
- what are galvanic cells used for?
- what does galvanic mean?
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