galvanised UK
ˈɡælvənaɪzd
See also: galvanized (US)
Definition

Definition of galvanised - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
motivationRareUKstimulated into action or awarenessRareUK
  • The speech galvanised the crowd into taking action.
energized stimulated
2.
metallurgyTECH.UKmetal coated with zinc to prevent rustTECH.UK
  • The galvanised steel pipes are resistant to corrosion.
plated
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iron coated with a protective layer of zinc
The shed was made of galvanised iron to prevent rusting..

Origin of galvanised

Italian, galvanizzare (to stimulate)

Examples of galvanised in a sentence

  • Her words galvanised him into immediate action.
  • The galvanised fence panels were installed last week.
  • Galvanised nails are preferred for outdoor construction.

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  1. French:galvanisé, zingué, ...
  2. German:motiviert, verzinkt, ...
  3. Italian:stimolato, zincato, ...
  4. Spanish:estimulado, galvanizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:mobilizado, galvanizado, ...
  6. Chinese:受到激励的, 镀锌的, ...
  7. Japanese:刺激された, 亜鉛メッキされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُحَفَّز, مُجَلْوَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְעוֹרֵר לְפְעֲלָה, מְצוּפֶּה אַבְצָה לְהַגָּנָה, ...
  10. Russian:вдохновленный, оцинкованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стимульований, оцинкований, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरित, जस्ती, ...
galvanise UK
ˈɡælvənaɪz
See also: galvanize (US)

Definition of galvanise - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
motivatetr./intr.UKstimulate someone to take action or become activetr./intr.UK
  • The leader's speech galvanised the crowd into action.
encourage motivate spur
2.
metal coatingtr.TECH.UKcoat iron or steel with zinctr.TECH.UK
  • They galvanised the steel to prevent rusting..
galvanize
3.
muscle shocktr.DatedUKstimulate muscles using an electric shocktr.DatedUK
  • The therapist galvanised the patient's muscles to improve movement.
electrify shock stimulate
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Origin of galvanise

French, galvaniser (stimulate by electricity)

Examples of galvanise in a sentence

  • The announcement galvanised the community to volunteer.
  • The factory galvanises metal parts for durability.
  • They decided to galvanise the fence for longevity.
  • Doctors sometimes galvanise muscles to aid recovery.
  • The procedure to galvanise muscles can be quite effective.

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  1. French:galvaniser, zinguer, ...
  2. German:motivieren, verzinken, ...
  3. Italian:galvanizzare, attivare, ...
  4. Spanish:motivar, galvanizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:estimular, galvanizar, ...
  6. Chinese:激励, 镀锌, ...
  7. Japanese:奮い立たせる, 亜鉛メッキする, ...
  8. Arabic:حَفَّزَ, جَلْوَنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְעוֹרֵר לִפְעוּלָה, לְגַלְוֵן, ...
  10. Russian:побудить, оцинковывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спонукати, оцинкувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरित करना, जस्ता चढ़ाना, ...

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