verzinken — meaning in English

English meaning

• galvanize verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
• zinc noun A bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.

Senses

verzinken is used for these senses in English:

• galvanize (usually) To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
• zinc (rare) To electroplate with zinc.

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.

zinc — full definition

1. noun A bluish-white metallic chemical element (symbol Zn, atomic number 30) that is somewhat brittle at room temperature and dulls slightly when exposed to damp air.
2. verb To coat something with a protective layer of zinc.

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