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&fist; The words galvanism and galvanic, formerly in
very general use, are now rarely employed. For the latter,
voltaic, from the name of Volta, is commonly used.

Gal"va*nist (?), n. One versed in
galvanism.

Gal"va*niza`tion (?), n. The act
of process of galvanizing.

Gal"va*nize (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Galvanized (?); p pr. & vb.
n. Galvanizing (?).] [Cf. F. galvaniser.]
1. To affect with galvanism; to subject to the
action of electrical currents.

2. To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by
means of electricity.

3. To restore to consciousness by galvanic
action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate
or excite to a factitious animation or activity.


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