galvanneal

transitive verb

galv·​an·​neal
¦galv +
: to coat with an alloy of iron or steel and zinc produced by heating a surface already galvanized with zinc
galvannealed wire

Word History

Etymology

blend of galvanize and anneal

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“Galvanneal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galvanneal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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