The act of exciting or putting in motion; the act of rousing up or awakening.
The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation
The act of producing excitement (stimulation); also, the excitement produced.
A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation
Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
A bonus or reward, often monetary, to work harder.
Inciting; encouraging or moving; rousing to action; stimulating.
Serving to kindle or set on fire.