verb
galvanize
Galvanize (verb) means to coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
verb
1
To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
2
To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
3
To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
4
To electrify, as by galvanism.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from French galvaniser. By surface analysis, galvano- + -ize. Named after Italian physiologist Luigi Aloisio Galvani (1737–1798).
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What is the meaning of galvanize?
"galvanize" (verb) means to coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
What are the different meanings of galvanize?
"galvanize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means; 2. To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means; 3. To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.