Antonyms for voltaic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : vol-tey-ik, vohl-

Phonetic Transcription : vɒlˈteɪ ɪk, voʊl-

Definition of voltaic

Origin : 1813, designating electricity produced by chemical action, formed in recognition of Italian physicist Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), who perfected a chemical process used in electrical batteries, + -ic.

As in electronic : adj photoelectric
As in electric : adj energetic
As in electric/electrical : adj charged; energetic

Example sentences :

Just as little as the Voltaic battery is the animal body a creator of force.
Extract from : « Fragments of science, V. 1-2 » by John Tyndall

This corrosion may arise from either chemical or voltaic action.
Extract from : « Curiosities of Civilization » by Andrew Wynter

The voltaic cell is named after Volta, an Italian physicist, who in 1800 invented it.
Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower

In applying this illustration to the voltaic cell, we make use of Ohm's law.
Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower

The voltaic current can be cut off at pleasure, so as to cool the wire when necessary.
Extract from : « The Boy's Playbook of Science » by John Henry Pepper

The voltaic arc also produces the most intense light that we know of.
Extract from : « The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 » by E. Rameur

Metals may be conveniently coated with compact copper to any desired thickness by means of voltaic electricity.
Extract from : « Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I » by Arnold Cooley

With these words he handed her a piece of carbon, which he had taken from the voltaic pillar.
Extract from : « Black Diamonds » by Mr Jkai

Telegraphists and electro-platers are also indebted to him for his voltaic battery.
Extract from : « The Scientific Basis of National Progress » by George Gore

Acierage, coating a copper-plate with steel by voltaic electricity.
Extract from : « The Nuttall Encyclopaedia » by Edited by Rev. James Wood

Synonyms for voltaic

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