adj. 1. Of or relating to direct-current electricity, especially when produced chemically. 2. a. Having the effect of an electric shock: a galvanic revelation. b. Produced as if by an electric shock: The new leader had a galvanic effect on our morale. [GALVAN(ISM) + -IC.] gal·vani·cal·ly adv. |
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