Associations to the word «Galvanise»

Wiktionary

GALVANISE, verb. (transitive) (chiefly UK) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity.
GALVANISE, verb. (transitive) (chiefly UK) To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
GALVANISE, verb. (transitive) (chemistry) (chiefly UK) To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

Dictionary definition

GALVANISE, verb. To stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action".
GALVANISE, verb. Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel".
GALVANISE, verb. Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock.

Wise words

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