(n) an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by an irreversible conversion of chemical to electrical energy; cannot be recharged, Syn.galvanic cell, primary cell, Ant.electrolytic cell
a. [ From Galvani, a professor of physiology at Bologna, on account of his connection (about 1780) with the discovery of dynamical or current electricity: cf. F. galvanique. ] Of or pertaining to, or exhibiting the phenomena of, galvanism; employing or producing electrical currents. [ 1913 Webster ]
Galvanic battery (Elec.), an apparatus for generating electrical currents by the mutual action of certain liquids and metals; -- now usually called voltaic battery. See Battery. -- Galvanic circuitor Galvanic circle. (Elec.) See under Circuit. -- Galvanic pile (Elec.), the voltaic pile. See under Voltaic. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Hydro-, 1 + galvanic. ] Pertaining to, produced by, or consisting of, electricity evolved by the action or use of fluids; as, hydrogalvanic currents. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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