faradic

adjective

fa·​rad·​ic fə-ˈra-dik 

fa-ˈra-

variants or less commonly faradaic

ˌfer-ə-ˈdā-ik 

ˌfa-rə-

: of or relating to an asymmetric alternating current of electricity produced by an induction coil

faradic stimulation of the muscles

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

faradic

adjective

fa·​rad·​ic fə-ˈrad-ik, far-ˈad- 

variants also faradaic

far-ə-ˈdā-ik 

: of or relating to an asymmetric alternating current of electricity produced by an induction coil

faradic muscle stimulation

compare galvanic