Galvanology

/ˌɡælvəˈnɒlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The science or study of galvanism; the branch of physics and chemistry dealing with electricity produced by chemical action.

Etymology

From galvanism plus -ology (study of). This names the scientific field studying how chemical reactions generate electrical current.

Kelly Says

Galvanology emerged as a science in the 1780s-1800s and became the foundation for understanding batteries, electrochemistry, and eventually all of modern electrical technology!

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