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galvanize in German

galvanize in German is galvanisieren, verzinken, aufrütteln — galvanize means to coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.

galvanize in German

galvanisieren
verb
(broadly, dated) To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
verzinken
verb
(usually) To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
aufrütteln
verb
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
aufschrecken
verb
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
beleben
verb
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
einen Impuls setzen
verb
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
wachrütteln
verb
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.

What does "galvanize" mean?

  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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What is "galvanize" in German?

"galvanize" in German is galvanisieren, verzinken, aufrütteln. galvanize means: To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.

Are there other ways to say "galvanize" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "galvanize": galvanisieren, verzinken, aufrütteln, aufschrecken, beleben, einen Impuls setzen.

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