| Voltaism | 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 |
| Voltairean | a. [ Cf. F. voltairien. ] Of or relating to Voltaire, the French author. J. Morley. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| voltaire |
| voltaire | (n) French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778), Syn. Francois-Marie Arouet, Arouet |