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Alvanism

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) The branch of physical science which treats of dynamical elecricity, or the properties and effects of electrical currents.

(2):

(n.) Electricity excited by the mutual action of certain liquids and metals; dynamical electricity.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Alvanism'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/alvanism.html. 1828.