Galvanologist

/ˌɡælvəˈnɒlədʒɪst/ noun

Definition

A scientist or expert who studies galvanism and its applications, particularly in electricity and electrochemistry.

Etymology

From galvanism plus -ologist (one who studies). This term names experts in the science of electrical current production by chemical means.

Kelly Says

Early galvanologists were essentially the founders of modern electrochemistry—they figured out that chemical reactions create electricity, which led to inventing the first batteries!

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