voltaism

vol·ta·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vohl-tuh-iz-uh m, vol-]
- /ˈvoʊl təˌɪz əm, ˈvɒl-/
- /vˈəʊlteɪˌɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vohl-tuh-iz-uh m, vol-]
- /ˈvoʊl təˌɪz əm, ˈvɒl-/

Definitions of voltaism word

noun voltaism the branch of electrical science that deals with the production of electricity or electric currents by chemical action. 1
noun voltaism galvanism (sense 1) 0
noun voltaism (Obsolete (No longer in use)) galvanism. 0

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Origin of voltaism

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; after A. Volta; see -ism

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Parts of speech for Voltaism

noun

adjective

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preposition

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voltaism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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