adjective🔗ShareOf metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust."galvanised pipes"materialtechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving been subjected to galvanism; electrified."The scientist observed the galvanized frog leg twitch when the current was applied. "electricenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means."The factory galvanized the steel beams to protect them from rust. "materialchemistrytechnicalprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat with rust-resistant zinc."to galvanize steel"materialchemistryindustrytechnicalscienceChat 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."actionphysiologymindbodyenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo electrify."The coach's passionate speech galvanized the team, and they played with renewed energy. "energytechnologyelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War."During the Civil War, some soldiers galvanized and joined the opposing army, often seeking better opportunities or to escape hardship. "historymilitarygovernmentpoliticswarnationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
