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Synonyms for voltaic

Grammar : Adj
Spell : vol-tey-ik, vohl-
Phonetic Transcription : vɒlˈteɪ ɪk, voʊl-

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Définition 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

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