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galvanise

/ˈɡælvənaɪz/ /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪz/

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verb

To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

Examples :

"The factory worker will galvanise the steel sheets to prevent them from rusting. "

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To coat with rust-resistant zinc.

Examples :

"to galvanize steel"

material chemistry technical industry

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To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.

Examples :

"Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters."

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Examples :

"The threat of a tuition increase galvanised the students into organizing a protest. "

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To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.

Examples :

"During the Civil War, some soldiers in Missouri chose to galvanise, switching their allegiance from the Union to the Confederacy (or vice-versa) based on local sympathies or perceived advantages. "

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