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galvanize
verb gal·va·nize \ˈgal-və-ˌnīz\
: to cause (people) to become so excited or concerned about an issue, idea, etc., that they want to do something about it
: to cause (a force that is capable of causing change) to become active
: to cover (steel or iron) with a layer of zinc to prevent it from rusting
gal·va·nizedgal·va·niz·ing
Full Definition of GALVANIZE
transitive verb
1
a : to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically <galvanize a muscle> b : to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock <an issue that would galvanize public opinion>
2
: to coat (iron or steel) with zinc; especially : to immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of zinc-iron alloy
intransitive verb
: to react as if stimulated by an electric shock <they galvanized into action>
— gal·va·ni·za·tion \ˌgal-və-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun
— gal·va·niz·er \ˈgal-və-ˌnī-zər\ noun
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First Known Use of GALVANIZE
1802
Related to GALVANIZE
- Synonyms
- charge, electrify, excite, exhilarate, thrill, intoxicate, pump up, titillate, turn on
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GALVANIZING Defined for Kids
galvanize
verb gal·va·nize \ˈgal-və-ˌnīz\
gal·va·nizedgal·va·niz·ing
Definition of GALVANIZE for Kids
1
: to excite about something so that action is taken <Increasing litter galvanized children to clean up the park.>
2
: to coat with zinc for protection <The steel was galvanized to prevent it from rusting.>
Medical Dictionary
galvanize
transitive verb gal·va·nize
gal·va·nized or British gal·va·nisedgal·va·niz·ing or British gal·va·nis·ing
Medical Definition of GALVANIZE
: to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically <galvanize a muscle>
Variants of GALVANIZE
gal·va·nize or British gal·va·nise \ˈgal-və-ˌnīz\
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