1. in a manner relating to or produced by galvanism (electric current generated by chemical action)
Usage: technical; chiefly scientific
2. in a sudden, startling, or energizing manner; as if shocked into action
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The metal was galvanically coated to prevent rust.
• The speech galvanically stirred the audience to action.
• The two metals reacted galvanically when placed in the electrolyte solution.
• She was galvanically awakened by the alarm clock.
• The galvanically charged particles moved through the solution.
• The team was galvanically energized after the coach's halftime talk.