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galvanize

gal·va·nize [ gálvə nz ] (past and past participle gal·va·nized, present participle gal·va·niz·ing, 3rd person present singular gal·va·niz·es)

transitive verb

Definition:

1. stimulate somebody to act: to stimulate somebody or something into great activity

2. coat metal with zinc: to coat a metal, usually iron or steel, with zinc to prevent corrosion

3. stimulate body electrically: to stimulate the nerves or muscles of somebody's body using an electric current

[Early 19th century. < French galvaniser, after Luigi Galvani]

gal·va·ni·za·tion [ gàlvəni záysh'n ] noun

gal·va·niz·er [ gálvə nzər ] noun

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