verzinken — meaning in English

English meaning

• fade verb To gradually lose colour, brightness, strength, or intensity.
• galvanize verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.

Senses

verzinken is used for these senses in English:

• fade (intransitive) To sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish.
• galvanize (broadly, dated) To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
• galvanize (usually) To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.

fade — full definition

1. verb To gradually lose colour, brightness, strength, or intensity.
2. noun A haircut that is shaved very short at the sides and back, blending into longer hair on top.
3. noun A gradual dimming of picture or sound, often used to end a scene or song.

galvanize — full definition

1. verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
2. verb To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
3. verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
4. verb To electrify, as by galvanism.

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