galvanised - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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shock or excite (someone) into taking action

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the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action

we need a moral victory, something to galvanize public opinion

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(verb)

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coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc

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they promised they would galvanize the iron railings to prevent rusting

(adjective)

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(of iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc

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galvanized steel pipes

galvanized corrugated iron sheeting