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galvanization

gal·va·nize
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gal-vuh-nahyz]
    • /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
    • /ˌɡæl.və.naɪ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-vuh-nahyz]
    • /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of galvanization word

  • verb with object galvanization to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current. 1
  • verb with object galvanization Medicine/Medical. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize). 1
  • verb with object galvanization to startle into sudden activity; stimulate. 1
  • verb with object galvanization to coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc. 1
  • noun galvanization The act or process of galvanizing. 1

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Origin of galvanization

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 Galvanization

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

galvanization 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.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

galvanization usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for galvanization

noun galvanization

  • joy — a female given name.
  • hilarity — cheerfulness; merriment; mirthfulness.
  • gladness — feeling joy or pleasure; delighted; pleased: glad about the good news; glad that you are here.
  • gaiety — the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.
  • sprightliness — animated or vivacious; lively.

Antonyms for galvanization

noun galvanization

  • sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
  • sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
  • woe — grievous distress, affliction, or trouble: His woe was almost beyond description.
  • agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • upset — to overturn: to upset a pitcher of milk.

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