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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GALVANISM

Via French from Italian galvanismo, after Luigi Galvani.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GALVANISM

galvanism  [ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GALVANISM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Galvanism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GALVANISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Galvanism

In biology, galvanism is the contraction of a muscle that is stimulated by an electric current. In physics and chemistry, it is the induction of electrical current from a chemical reaction, typically between two chemicals with differing electronegativities.

Definition of galvanism in the English dictionary

The definition of galvanism in the dictionary is electricity, esp when produced by chemical means as in a cell or battery. Other definition of galvanism is treatment involving the application of electric currents to tissues.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GALVANISM


Anglicanism
ˈæŋɡlɪkəˌnɪzəm
antagonism
ænˈtæɡəˌnɪzəm
creationism
kriːˈeɪʃəˌnɪzəm
exhibitionism
ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃəˌnɪzəm
expansionism
ɪkˈspænʃəˌnɪzəm
expressionism
ɪkˈsprɛʃəˌnɪzəm
hedonism
ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm
humanism
ˈhjuːməˌnɪzəm
humanitarianism
hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm
impressionism
ɪmˈprɛʃəˌnɪzəm
isolationism
ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm
mechanism
ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm
microorganism
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm
modernism
ˈmɒdəˌnɪzəm
organism
ˈɔːɡəˌnɪzəm
reductionism
rɪˈdʌkʃəˌnɪzəm
Satanism
ˈseɪtəˌnɪzəm
urbanism
ˈɜːbəˌnɪzəm
vegetarianism
ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛərɪəˌnɪzəm
Zionism
ˈzaɪəˌnɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GALVANISM

galvanic
galvanic couple
galvanic pile
galvanic skin response
galvanical
galvanically
galvanisation
galvanised iron
galvaniser
galvanist
galvanization
galvanize
galvanized
galvanized iron
galvanizer
galvanometer
galvanometric
galvanometrical
galvanometrically
galvanometry

WORDS THAT END LIKE GALVANISM

authoritarianism
Confucianism
coping mechanism
defence mechanism
equestrianism
Exchange Rate Mechanism
feminism
hooliganism
lesbianism
libertarianism
Lutheranism
New Urbanism
paganism
Pan-Africanism
safety mechanism
support mechanism
totalitarianism
unitarianism
utopianism
veganism
volcanism

Synonyms and antonyms of galvanism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «galvanism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GALVANISM

Find out the translation of galvanism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of galvanism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «galvanism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

电疗法
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

galvanismo
570 millions of speakers

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galvanism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गैल्वनीय
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الغلفانية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гальванизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galvanism
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিদ্যুত্প্রবাহসঁচার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

galvanisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Galvanisme
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Galvanismus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

直流電気
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

직류 전기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Galvanisme
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

lưu điện học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மின்னியக்கம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गॅल्विकमन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

galvanizm
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

galvanismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

galvanism
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гальванізм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

galvanism
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

galvanism
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

galvanisme
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

galvanism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

galvanism
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of galvanism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GALVANISM»

The term «galvanism» is normally little used and occupies the 129.683 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GALVANISM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «galvanism» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «galvanism» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about galvanism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GALVANISM»

Discover the use of galvanism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to galvanism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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On localized Galvanism applied to the treatment of Paralysis ...
The local stimulation of the muscles by localized galvanism being the most important feature in the modern application of the art, I shall commence with this set of organs. 1. Localized Galvanism. Local or localized galvanism, whether derived ...
Richard Moore LAWRANCE, 1858
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Notes on Galvanism and Faradism
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Ethel May Magill, 2012
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A guide to the correct administration of medical galvanism, ...
Dr. Radford's directions, as laid down for the employment of galvanism, were strictly adhered to, viz. :—' When the remedy is applied, the brass bar of the vaginal conductor is to be passed up to the os uteri, and moved about at intervals on to ...
J. H. HORNE, 1855
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Galvanism as a Remedial Agent
In making use therefore of the powers of Galvanism, not against effects, but the primary cause of disease, as in my practice, I am but performing the office and duty of a true physician, by aiding nature in the exercise of her own powers.
W. ACKLAND (Medical Galvanist.), 1850
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W. H. H. on the extraordinary remedial efficacy of Medical ...
W“- H. HALSE ON MEDICAL GALVANISM. __,_ m. 1, ADDISON TERRACE, xansmo'ros, LONDON. Extract from Dr. Harthill's letter, published in the “ Lancet ” of N ovember 21, 1863. “ I find Halse's Galvanic Apparatus suitable to the most timid ...
William Hooper HALSE, 1865
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Practical remarks on galvanism: with observations on its ...
with observations on its chemical properties and medical efficacy in chronic diseases, with an account of the author's treatment Michael La Beaume. he effected by the same agency, the recomposition of those metals and earths, and restored ...
Michael La Beaume, 1846
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On Galvanism and its efficacy in the cure of indigestion, ...
when standing, after a three weeks' course of Galvanism fully regained the power and motion of his leg. XLIV. — A gentleman, about thirty years of age, suffered from paraplegia, which affected both the bladder and the rectum so as to render ...
Michael La Beaume, 1848
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Mary Shelley: Her Life, Her Fiction, Her Monsters
To appreciate fully the science that lies behind Victor Frankenstein's endeavors, however, we must remember that in the 1831 edition of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley explicitly associated electricity with galvanism. Victor Frankenstein is there ...
Anne Kostelanetz Mellor, 1988
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Elements of Chemistry: In which the Recent Discoveries in ...
In which the Recent Discoveries in the Science are Included and Its Doctrines Familiarly Explained : Illustrated by Numerous Engravings, and Designed for the Use of Schools and Academies John Lee Comstock. Heating effects of Galvanism.
John Lee Comstock, 1831
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Encyclopaedia Britannica: Or, A Dictionary of Arts, ...
n;.i„r». periments, which have been ni a. le to ascertain the chemical effects of galvanism, and to elucidate tlie nature and properties of the fluid which is supposed to be concerned in these changes. In particular we might give an account of the ...
‎1823

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GALVANISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term galvanism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Frankenstein Conquers the World
... as well as more modern scriptures detailing the miracles of electricity and galvanism. [21] Mary Shelley was fascinated with the idea of things ... «h+ Magazine, Jun 15»
2
Word of the Day | occult
Like Jacobs, Dr. Frankenstein uses electricity (or galvanism, as the occult study of electricity was called in the 18th century) to power his ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
3
Many ways to welcome in the new year in the region
New Year's Eve 2014 party. Half Monte, DJ Galvanism and special guests X Factor runner-up Dean Ray and top fiver Caitlyn Shadbolt. «Bundaberg News Mail, Dec 14»
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In Short: Fiction by Stephen King, Criena Rohan, Ellah Wakatama …
Jacobs' family has been destroyed, his faith in God dies with them, and his experiments in galvanism turn first to lurid showmanship. Something ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Dec 14»
5
Pluralistic Relativism Of Criticisms
... Christopher Columbus on discovery of the Western Hemisphere, Luigi and Lucia Galvani on the theory of galvanism, Volta on the production ... «Nigerian Observer, Dec 14»
6
Stephen King's 'Revival'
Like Jacobs, Dr. Frankenstein uses electricity (or galvanism, as the occult study of electricity was called in the 18th century) to power his ... «New York Times, Nov 14»
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Horror Stories/Revival reviews: going for the gross-out
It shares something of Shelley's fascination with galvanism, the stimulation of muscles through the use of electric current. This is what Luigi ... «Irish Times, Nov 14»
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Medtronic founder: Frankenstein inspired me to build the portable …
... galvanism had given token of such things,” she wrote. “Perhaps the component parts of a creature might be manufactured, brought together, ... «MedCity News, Oct 14»
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The Real-Life People Who Inspired Iconic Monsters
As this was a time when physicians were as much research scientists as they were doctors, Lind was utterly fascinated by the field of galvanism ... «moviepilot.com, Oct 14»
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In 1888, one man patented a machine for vending “healthy” electric …
His vending apparatus was patented a few decades into a medical trend known as "galvanism," which purported to fix a bunch of different ... «Ars Technica, Oct 14»

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