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Definition of Voltaism

1. n. That form of electricity which is developed by the chemical action between metals and different liquids; voltaic electricity; also, the science which treats of this form of electricity; -- called also galvanism, from Galvani, on account of his experiments showing the remarkable influence of this agent on animals.

2. n. That form of electricity which is developed by the chemical action between metals and different liquids; voltaic electricity; also, the science which treats of this form of electricity; -- called also galvanism, from Galvani, on account of his experiments showing the remarkable influence of this agent on animals.

Definition of Voltaism

1. Noun. (obsolete) galvanism ¹

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Definition of Voltaism

1. electricity produced by chemical action [n -S] : VOLTAIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Voltaism

1. That form of electricity which is developed by the chemical action between metals and different liquids; voltaic electricity; also, the science which treats of this form of electricity; called also galvanism, from Galvani, on account of his experiments showing the remarkable influence of this agent on animals. Origin: Cf. F. Voltaisme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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