galvani

/ɡælˈvɑːni/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of electromotive force, equivalent to one volt per thousand ohms.

“The galvani value of the battery was measured using a multimeter.”

2. proper noun

Italian physiologist Luigi Galvani, known for his discovery of bioelectromagnetism.

“Luigi Galvani’s work on bioelectromagnetism was groundbreaking in its time.”

Synonyms

  • electromotive
  • volt

Antonyms

  • none