Faradise

/ˈfærədaɪz/ verb

Definition

To subject to the treatment of faradic electrical current, or to stimulate with induced electricity.

Etymology

Derived from faradic (adjective) plus the infinitive verb suffix -ise (British spelling), creating a verb meaning to apply faradic treatment.

Kelly Says

The verb 'faradise' is a wonderful example of how scientific discoveries become so famous that they generate their own vocabulary—Faraday was such a giant that his name became a verb doctors could use.

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