galvanised

gal·va·nize

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
- /ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of galvanised word

verb with object galvanised to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current. 1
verb with object galvanised Medicine/Medical. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize). 1
verb with object galvanised to startle into sudden activity; stimulate. 1
verb with object galvanised to coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc. 1
noun galvanised Simple past tense and past participle of galvanise. 1
adjective galvanised (British, of metal) coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust - galvanised pipes. 0

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Origin of galvanised

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; < French galvaniser, named after Luigi Galvani; see -ize

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Parts of speech for Galvanised

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exclamation

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galvanised popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for galvanised

adjective galvanised

monomaniacal — (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.
euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
inspired — aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something, by or as if by supernatural or divine influence: an inspired poet.
intoxicated — Archaic. intoxicated.
revitalised — to give new life to.

All 6 Synonyms of galvanised