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Same as Electrogeny.

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

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.

To decompose by the direct action of electricity. Faraday.

An instrument for measuring the quantity or intensity of electricity; also, sometimes, and less properly, applied to an instrument which indicates the presence of electricity (usually called an electroscope). Balance electrometer. See under Balance.

The art or process of making electrical measurements.

A mover or exciter of electricity; as apparatus for generating a current of electricity.

Amber; also, the alloy of gold and silver, called electrum.

Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

The treatment of disease by electricity.