English
Etymology
w:Galvani|Galvani + -ize. Galvani was the discoverer of the process.
Pronunciation
IPA|/�gælvænaɪz/
Alternative spellings
galvanise (mostly UK)
Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
en-verb|galvaniz|ing
- chemistry: To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means; to electroplate.
- To coat with rust-resistant zinc
- To shock or stimulate into sudden activity
Translations
trans-top|To shock or stimulate into sudden activity
Finnish: kiihottaa, sähköistää, yllyttää
trans-mid
Italian: galvanizzare
trans-bottom
trans-top|To coat with rust-resistant zinc
Finnish: galvanoida
trans-mid
Italian: galvanizzare
trans-bottom
trans-top|To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
Finnish: galvanoida
trans-mid
Italian: galvanizzare
trans-bottom
Related terms
galvanic
fa:galvanize
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vi:galvanize
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zh:galvanize
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