galvanize in German
galvanize in German is galvanisieren, verzinken, aufrütteln — galvanize means to cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
galvanize in German
galvanisieren
(broadly, dated) To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
verzinken
(usually) To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
aufrütteln
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
aufschrecken
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
beleben
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
einen Impuls setzen
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
wachrütteln
(figurative) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
What does "galvanize" mean?
- verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
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verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
"We then galvanize the steel so that the zinc coating will sacrificially take the corrosion for many years."
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verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
"The girl’s picture helped galvanize public opinion against the administration’s policy."
- verb To pass an electric current through something.
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galvanize in a sentence
- We then galvanize the steel so that the zinc coating will sacrificially take the corrosion for many years.
- The girl’s picture helped galvanize public opinion against the administration’s policy.
- Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters.
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What is "galvanize" in German?
"galvanize" in German is galvanisieren, verzinken, aufrütteln. galvanize means: To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
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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