Definition of galvanism in English:

galvanism

noun ˈɡalvəˌnɪz(ə)mˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm

mass nounhistorical

1Electricity produced by chemical action.
化学反应产生的电
Example sentencesExamples
- Whether that sense took the form, scientifically, of a fascination with galvanism and electromagnetic storms, or of an interest in the role of the ‘animalcules’ and ‘infusoria,’ it clearly foreshadows twenty-first century science.
- He was the first to establish an explicit connection between galvanism and chemical reactivity.
- This electrical potential is called galvanism and is the reason why we put zincs on boats.
- On one level, Humboldt's physiological work was dedicated to the investigation of the powers of living matter, and especially the phenomenon of galvanism.
- He attended lectures on many different topics but he was particularly interested in those on electricity, galvanism and mechanics.
2The therapeutic use of electric currents.
流电疗（法）
Example sentencesExamples
- The friends were deeply engaged with the scientific ideas of their day, including those of galvanism, or creating life through electric impulses.
- Galvanism produced no effect on the paralysed muscles.
- The fact that contractions occurred in dead and living preparations suggested galvanism had application in the revival of persons asphyxiated or drowned.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French galvanisme, from Galvani, Luigi.

Definition of galvanism in US English:

galvanism

nounˈɡalvəˌnizəmˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm

historical

1Electricity produced by chemical action.
化学反应产生的电
Example sentencesExamples
- On one level, Humboldt's physiological work was dedicated to the investigation of the powers of living matter, and especially the phenomenon of galvanism.
- He was the first to establish an explicit connection between galvanism and chemical reactivity.
- He attended lectures on many different topics but he was particularly interested in those on electricity, galvanism and mechanics.
- Whether that sense took the form, scientifically, of a fascination with galvanism and electromagnetic storms, or of an interest in the role of the ‘animalcules’ and ‘infusoria,’ it clearly foreshadows twenty-first century science.
- This electrical potential is called galvanism and is the reason why we put zincs on boats.
2The therapeutic use of electric currents.
流电疗（法）
Example sentencesExamples
- The friends were deeply engaged with the scientific ideas of their day, including those of galvanism, or creating life through electric impulses.
- The fact that contractions occurred in dead and living preparations suggested galvanism had application in the revival of persons asphyxiated or drowned.
- Galvanism produced no effect on the paralysed muscles.

Origin

Late 18th century: from French galvanisme, from Galvani, Luigi.

单词	galvanism
释义	Definition of galvanism in English: galvanism noun ˈɡalvəˌnɪz(ə)mˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm mass nounhistorical 1Electricity produced by chemical action. 化学反应产生的电 Example sentencesExamples Whether that sense took the form, scientifically, of a fascination with galvanism and electromagnetic storms, or of an interest in the role of the ‘animalcules’ and ‘infusoria,’ it clearly foreshadows twenty-first century science. He was the first to establish an explicit connection between galvanism and chemical reactivity. This electrical potential is called galvanism and is the reason why we put zincs on boats. On one level, Humboldt's physiological work was dedicated to the investigation of the powers of living matter, and especially the phenomenon of galvanism. He attended lectures on many different topics but he was particularly interested in those on electricity, galvanism and mechanics. 2The therapeutic use of electric currents. 流电疗（法） Example sentencesExamples The friends were deeply engaged with the scientific ideas of their day, including those of galvanism, or creating life through electric impulses. Galvanism produced no effect on the paralysed muscles. The fact that contractions occurred in dead and living preparations suggested galvanism had application in the revival of persons asphyxiated or drowned. Origin Late 18th century: from French galvanisme, from Galvani, Luigi. Definition of galvanism in US English: galvanism nounˈɡalvəˌnizəmˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm historical 1Electricity produced by chemical action. 化学反应产生的电 Example sentencesExamples On one level, Humboldt's physiological work was dedicated to the investigation of the powers of living matter, and especially the phenomenon of galvanism. He was the first to establish an explicit connection between galvanism and chemical reactivity. He attended lectures on many different topics but he was particularly interested in those on electricity, galvanism and mechanics. Whether that sense took the form, scientifically, of a fascination with galvanism and electromagnetic storms, or of an interest in the role of the ‘animalcules’ and ‘infusoria,’ it clearly foreshadows twenty-first century science. This electrical potential is called galvanism and is the reason why we put zincs on boats. 2The therapeutic use of electric currents. 流电疗（法） Example sentencesExamples The friends were deeply engaged with the scientific ideas of their day, including those of galvanism, or creating life through electric impulses. The fact that contractions occurred in dead and living preparations suggested galvanism had application in the revival of persons asphyxiated or drowned. Galvanism produced no effect on the paralysed muscles. Origin Late 18th century: from French galvanisme, from Galvani, Luigi.
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