galvanized
adjective
gal·va·nized
ˈgal-və-ˌnīzd 
: coated with zinc to prevent rust
galvanized steel
a galvanized nail
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It’s designed with a hardtop roof made from galvanized steel, a sturdy aluminum frame, PC screen walls for weather resistance, and removable windows.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
One favorite is this shed that’s made of galvanized steel and can easily hold all of your tools, outdoor seat cushions, and more.
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Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Tanking involves floating downriver in a livestock tank made of plastic or galvanized metal.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
She is best known for Silent Spring (1962), a book that documented the harms of pesticide use and galvanized generations of environmental activists around the world.
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Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
One favorite is this shed that’s made of galvanized steel and can easily hold all of your tools, outdoor seat cushions, and more.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Tanking involves floating downriver in a livestock tank made of plastic or galvanized metal.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
She is best known for Silent Spring (1962), a book that documented the harms of pesticide use and galvanized generations of environmental activists around the world.
—
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for galvanized
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“Galvanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galvanized. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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