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- pronunciation:
- gael
v
naIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
galvanizes, galvanizing, galvanized |
| definition 1: |
to subject to or stimulate by an electric current.
In Mary Shelley's book, Dr. Frankenstein galvanizes a corpse in order to bring it to life. |
| definition 2: |
to stimulate into awareness or activity.
The impending war galvanized the nation's industries.- antonyms:
- paralyze
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| definition 3: |
to coat (iron or steel) with zinc to prevent rust.
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| related words: |
charge, electrify, encourage, excite, intoxicate, provoke, rouse |
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| derivations: |
galvanization (n.), galvanizer (n.) |
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