galvanized
ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd
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Definition of galvanized - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
figurativestimulated or energized into action
  • The team was galvanized by the coach's speech.
invigorated motivated
2.
metalTECH.coated with zinc to prevent rustTECH.
  • The galvanized steel pipes are resistant to corrosion.
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iron coated with zinc to prevent rust
The fence is made of galvanized iron.

Origin of galvanized

French, galvaniser (to stimulate)

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construction
galvanized iron sheet with ridges and troughs
HDGacr.
acr: hot-dip galvanized
hot-dip galvanized means metal is coated with zinc
metal corrosion
corrosion resembling frost on zinc or galvanized metals

Examples of galvanized in a sentence

  • Her words galvanized the audience into action.
  • The roof was made of galvanized sheets.
  • Galvanized nails are used for outdoor projects.

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  1. French:galvanisé, zingué, ...
  2. German:angespornt, verzinkt, ...
  3. Italian:galvanizzato, zincato, ...
  4. Spanish:motivado, galvanizado, ...
  5. Portuguese:mobilizado, galvanizado, ...
  6. Chinese:激励的, 镀锌的, ...
  7. Japanese:活気づけられた, 亜鉛メッキされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْدَفِع, مُجَلْفَن, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִלְהָב, מְגֻלְוָן, ...
  10. Russian:воодушевлённый, оцинкованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запалений, оцинкований, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरित, जस्ती, ...
galvanize
ˈɡælvənaɪz

Definition of galvanize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
motivate actionstimulate someone into action
  • The coach's speech galvanized the team into playing their best game..
motivate spur stimulate
2.
zinc coatingTECH.UScoat metal with zinc to prevent rustTECH.US
  • They galvanized the steel beams for the bridge.
coat cover plating
3.
electric shockDatedstimulate muscles with an electric currentDated
  • Doctors used a device to galvanize the patient's muscles.
shock stimulate
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stimulate someone to take immediate action
The leader's speech galvanized the team into action.
make something suddenly active or lively
The coach's speech galvanized the team into life.

Origin of galvanize

Italian, Luigi Galvani (scientist) + -ize (verb suffix)

Examples of galvanize in a sentence

  • Her words galvanized him to pursue his dreams.
  • They decided to galvanize the old pipes.
  • The company galvanized the metal parts for durability.
  • The therapist used a machine to galvanize the patient's leg.
  • Researchers are studying how to galvanize nerves effectively.

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  1. French:galvaniser, zinguer, ...
  2. German:motivieren, verzinken, ...
  3. Italian:incitare, zincare, ...
  4. Spanish:estimular, galvanizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:estimular, galvanizar, ...
  6. Chinese:激励, 镀锌, ...
  7. Japanese:奮起させる, 亜鉛でコーティングする, ...
  8. Arabic:حفز, طَلَى بِالزِّنْكِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְדַרְבֵּן, לְגַלְוֵן, ...
  10. Russian:мотивировать, оцинковать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стимулювати, покривати цинком, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रेरित करना, जिंक की परत चढ़ाना, ...

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