GALVANIZED

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G(2) A(1) L(1) V(4) A(1) N(1) I(1) Z(10) E(1) D(2)

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Definition

adjective

Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.
“galvanised pipes”
Having been subjected to galvanism; electrified.

verb

To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
“to galvanize steel”
To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
“Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters.”
To electrify.
To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.