verzinken — meaning in English

English meaning

• galvanize verb To cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
• 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 cover something with a layer of metal using an electric current.
2. verb To cover metal with zinc, using electricity, so that it will not rust.
3. verb To suddenly push someone into action, as though giving them a jolt.
4. verb To pass an electric current through something.

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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