adjective🔗ShareOf metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust."galvanised pipes"materialtechnicalindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving been subjected to galvanism; electrified."The scientist observed the galvanised frog leg twitching in response to the electrical current. "physicsenergyscienceelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means."The factory galvanised the steel beams to prevent them from rusting. "materialchemistrytechnologyindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat with rust-resistant zinc."to galvanize steel"materialchemistrytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock."Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters."actionmindenergyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo electrify."The coach's inspiring speech galvanised the team, and they played with renewed energy. "energyelectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War."During the Civil War, some soldiers galvanised, fighting first for the Union and then later for the Confederacy. "militaryhistorywarnationpoliticsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
