Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

voltaic

Adjective

/voʊlˈteɪ.ɪk/

Definition

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery.

Examples

The voltaic cells in the battery provide the energy needed to power the device.
Voltaic energy is an important concept in the study of electrochemistry.
Scientists are exploring new materials to enhance voltaic efficiency in solar cells.

Meaning

The term voltaic is derived from the name of Italian scientist Alessandro Volta, who discovered the voltaic pile, the first true battery, that generates electricity through chemical means.