n. [ Cf. F. voltaïsme. ] (Physics) That form of electricity which is developed by the chemical action between metals and different liquids; voltaic electricity; also, the science which treats of this form of electricity; -- called also
a. [ Cf. F. voltairien. ] Of or relating to Voltaire, the French author. J. Morley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. voltairien. ] Of or relating to Voltaire, the French author. J. Morley. [ 1913 Webster ]