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galvanize

/ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To make (a person or organization) more active, energetic, or determined.

    - "The speech galvanized the audience into action."
    - "The new CEO galvanized the company's flagging fortunes."
  • Verb

    To apply a thin layer of zinc or zinc compounds to the surface of iron or steel to protect it from rusting.

    - "The bridge was galvanized to prevent rusting."
    - "The car body was galvanized before painting."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/



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Synonyms

animate , startle , urge , electroplate , zinc
Rhymes
Words rhyming with galvanize
canvasize , miscanthusize , palisade
Variants
List of all variants of galvanize that leads to same result
galvanization , galvanizations , galvanize , galvanized , galvanizer , galvanizers , galvanizes , galvanizing , galvanise , galvanised , galvanises , galvanising
Forms
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galvanizes, galvanized, galvanizing

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Late 16th century. From Italian zoccolare ‘to spur on a horse’, from zocco ‘spur’. The sense development is via the idea of jolting or shocking.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'galvanize' is derived from the Italian word 'zoccolare', which means 'to spur on a horse'.

  2. Galvanized steel was first used in the 18th century for making buckets and other containers for storing water.

  3. The term 'galvanize' is also used in the field of neuroscience to describe the process of stimulating the nerves to produce an action potential.

  4. The term 'galvanometer' is an instrument used to measure electric current.

  5. The term 'galvanic' refers to anything related to the production or application of an electric current.

Related Concepts
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  1. Electroplating: A process in which a thin coating of metal is electrochemically deposited onto the surface of another metal to improve its appearance or to add functional properties.

  2. Corrosion protection: A process of applying a protective coating to metal surfaces to prevent rusting and other forms of corrosion.

Culture
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Galvanize has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of inspiring or motivating people. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom uses a dead cat to galvanize the other boys into painting the fence. In art, the term 'Galvanized Steel' is used as a material for various sculptures and installations. In music, the term 'galvanize' has been used metaphorically in song titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "galvanize"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person being shocked or jolted, as if they have been galvanized into action.
    - Visualize a layer of zinc being applied to the surface of a metal object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'galvanize' with 'motivate' or 'inspire'.
    - Associate the word 'galvanize' with 'protection' or 'corrosion'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Galvanize' comes from the Italian word 'zoccolare', which means 'to spur on'.
    - Think of the 'G' in 'Galvanize' as standing for 'galvanized' or 'protected'.

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