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Meaning of electro-vitalism in English:

electro-vitalism

noun

rare, historical

  • A theory that all of the vital functions of living organisms are dependent on electricity or a similar force.

Pronunciation

electro-vitalism

/ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)ˈvʌɪtəlɪz(ə)m/ /ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)ˈvʌɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/

Origin

Mid 19th century.