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- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
- /ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
Definitions of galvanizing word
- verb with object galvanizing to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current. 1
- verb with object galvanizing Medicine/Medical. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize). 1
- verb with object galvanizing to startle into sudden activity; stimulate. 1
- verb with object galvanizing to coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc. 1
- noun galvanizing Shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action. 1
- verb galvanizing present participle of galvanize. 0
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Origin of galvanizing
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 Galvanizing
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galvanizing 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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galvanizing usage trend in Literature
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adjective galvanizing
- energizing — Present participle of energize.
Top questions with galvanizing
- what is galvanizing?
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- why is zinc used in galvanizing?
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