galvanize

One entry found for galvanize.

Main Entry: gal·va·nize
Pronunciation: 'gal-v&-"nIz
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -nized; -niz·ing
transitive verb
1 a : to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically <galvanize a muscle> b : to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock <an issue that would galvanize public opinion>
2 : to coat (iron or steel) with zinc; especially : to immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of zinc-iron alloy
intransitive verb : to react as if stimulated by an electric shock <they galvanized into action>
- gal·va·ni·za·tion /"gal-v&-n&-'zA-sh&n/ noun
- gal·va·niz·er /'gal-v&-"nI-z&r/ noun