a. pertaining to direct current from electric battery; giving or receiving shock. galvanism, n. current electricity; study of electric currents and their effects. galvanize, v.t. treat with galvanic current; stimulate into sudden excitement; coat with zinc. galvanometer, n. instrument measuring small electric currents. galvanoscope, n. instrument indicating presence and direction of small electric currents.
The flag's unusual 3:4 proportions are laid down by law. Green represents the forests. Blue symbolizes the Atlantic Ocean. Effective date: 9 August 1960.