1797; see galvanism + -ic. Perhaps from or based on French galvanique. Related: Galvanical.
a voltaic (or galvanic) couple
a galvanic cell
the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale
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galvanic
galvanise
galvanism
galvanization
galvanize
galvanized
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