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pre-galvanized

gal·va·nize
P p

Transcription

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

Definitions of pre-galvanized word

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

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 Pre-galvanized

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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pre-galvanized 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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