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The branch of medical science which treats of the applications agent.

That branch of electrical science which treats of the effect of an electric current upon the temperature of a conductor, or a part of a circuit composed of two different metals.

on a metallic plate with some material which resists the fluids of a battery; so that, in electro-typing, the parts not covered by the varnish, etc., receive a deposition of metal, and produce the required copy in intaglio. A cast of this is then the plate for printing.

Derived from, or dependent upon, vital processes; -- said of certain electric currents supposed by some physiologists to circulate in the nerves of animals.

The theory that the functions of living organisms are dependent upon electricity or a kindred force.

To execute or put to death by electricity. -- E*lec`tro*cu"tion, n.

The path by which electricity is conveyed into or from a solution or other conducting medium; esp., the ends of the wires or conductors, leading from source of electricity, and terminating in the medium traversed by the current.

Same as Electrogeny.

Of or pertaining to electrogenesis; as, an electrogenic condition.

A term sometimes applied to the effects (tetanus) produced in the muscles of the limbs, when a current of electricity is passed along the spinal cord or nerves.

A mark, record, or tracing, made by the action of electricity.

Of or pertaining to an electrograph or electrography.

The art or process of making electrographs or using an electrograph.

A branching frame, often of ornamental design, to support electric illuminating lamps.

That branch of physical science which treats of the phenomena of electricity and its properties.

The act or process of chemical decomposition, by the action of electricity; as, the electrolysis of silver or nickel for plating; the electrolysis of water.

A compound decomposable, or subjected to decomposition, by an electric current.

Pertaining to electrolysis; as, electrolytic action. -- E*lec`tro*lyt"ic*al*ly, adv.

Capable of being electrolyzed, or decomposed by electricity.

The act or the process of electrolyzing.