galvanized
adjective
gal·va·nized
ˈgal-və-ˌnīzd 
: coated with zinc to prevent rust
galvanized steel
a galvanized nail
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But for the most part Kansas City’s developers in the early 20th century seem to have been more likely to choose galvanized plumbing, Anderson said.
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Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The Black Lives Matter movement, combined with the #MeToo movement two years earlier, galvanized leaders of major institutions.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
They’re usually made of galvanized metal, plastic, or fiberglass.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Its durable galvanized steel frame is bolstered with composite walls and insulation designed to withstand all climates — even extreme weather conditions like earthquakes and strong winds.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The Black Lives Matter movement, combined with the #MeToo movement two years earlier, galvanized leaders of major institutions.
—Kenji Yoshino, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
They’re usually made of galvanized metal, plastic, or fiberglass.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Its durable galvanized steel frame is bolstered with composite walls and insulation designed to withstand all climates — even extreme weather conditions like earthquakes and strong winds.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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