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Meaning of "galvanized" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF GALVANIZED

galvanized  [ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GALVANIZED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Galvanized is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES GALVANIZED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Galvanization

Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, in order to prevent rusting. The term is derived from the name of Italian scientist Luigi Galvani. Although galvanization can be done with electrochemical and electrodeposition processes, the most common method in current use is hot-dip galvanization, in which steel parts are submerged in a bath of molten zinc. In industry, the term GI stands for galvanized iron, referring to a common galvanized steel used in many applications such as air ducts and trash cans.

Definition of galvanized in the English dictionary

The first definition of galvanized in the dictionary is stimulated to action; excited; startled. Other definition of galvanized is to cover with a protective zinc coating by. Galvanized is also stimulated by application of an electric current.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GALVANIZED


agonised
ˈæɡəˌnaɪzd
Americanized
əˈmerɪkəˌnaɪzd
Balkanised
ˈbɔːlkəˌnaɪzd
Balkanized
ˈbɔːlkəˌnaɪzd
colonized
ˈkɒləˌnaɪzd
disorganized
dɪsˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd
homogenized
həˈmɒdʒəˌnaɪzd
organized
ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd
siliconised
ˈsɪlɪkəˌnaɪzd
siliconized
ˈsɪlɪkəˌnaɪzd
unhomogenised
ˌʌnhəˈmɒdʒəˌnaɪzd
unhomogenized
ʌnhəˈmɒdʒəˌnaɪzd
unmodernised
ʌnˈmɒdəˌnaɪzd
unorganised
ʌnˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd
unorganized
ʌnˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd
unpatronised
ʌnˈpætrəˌnaɪzd
unpatronized
ʌnˈpætrəˌnaɪzd
unsynchronised
ʌnˈsɪnkrəˌnaɪzd
unsynchronized
ʌnˈsɪnkrəˌnaɪzd
well-organised
ˌwelˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GALVANIZED

galvanic
galvanic couple
galvanic pile
galvanic skin response
galvanical
galvanically
galvanisation
galvanised iron
galvaniser
galvanism
galvanist
galvanization
galvanize
galvanized iron
galvanizer
galvanometer
galvanometric
galvanometrical
galvanometrically
galvanometry

WORDS THAT END LIKE GALVANIZED

agonized
authorized
customized
heparinized
industrialized
inorganized
non-unionized
pedestrianized
personalized
recognized
sized
specialized
unauthorized
unimmunized
unrecognized
unromanized
unscrutinized
well-organized
westernized
womanized

Synonyms and antonyms of galvanized in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «GALVANIZED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «galvanized» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of galvanized

Translation of «galvanized» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GALVANIZED

Find out the translation of galvanized to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of galvanized from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «galvanized» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

镀锌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

galvanizado
570 millions of speakers

English

galvanized
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जस्ती
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المجلفن
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оцинкованная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galvanizado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

galvanized
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

galvanisé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Galvanized
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verzinkt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

亜鉛めっきされた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아연 도금
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Galvanis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mạ kẽm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தூண்டியது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गॅल्वनाइज्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

galvanize
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

zincato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ocynkowane
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оцинкована
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

galvanizat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γαλβανισμένο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gegalvaniseerde
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

galvaniserad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

galvanisert
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of galvanized

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GALVANIZED»

The term «galvanized» is very widely used and occupies the 23.071 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GALVANIZED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about galvanized

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2 QUOTES WITH «GALVANIZED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word galvanized.
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Roger Avary
Incarceration didn't change me. In many ways, incarceration galvanized me. The totality of the experience helped me.
2
Adam Braun
As our values are the core to who we are as human beings, they are also the easiest way to identify and connect with others in meaningful ways. Think about it - most political campaigns are based around values. Barack Obama's 2008 election campaign galvanized millions of youth behind two very clear values - hope and change.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GALVANIZED»

Discover the use of galvanized in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to galvanized and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Galvanized Steel Reinforcement in Concrete
Reinforced concrete is one of the most widely used modern materials of construction.
Stephen Yeomans, 2004
2
Galvanized
A clear-eyed and accessible dig into the inescapable beauty found in old cars, new babies, high and lowbrow art, tools of industry, down and outers, and, of course, The American Road. “Joe Hoppe's poems are like soft steel and, if you can ...
W. Joe Hoppe, Ric Williams, 2006
3
The Galvanized Yankees
Here is the fascinating and little-known story of the Galvanized Yankees, who stood watch over a nation that they had once sought to destroy.
Dee Alexander Brown, 1986
4
Popular Science
Galvanized-steel gutters and downspouts that aren't painted will eventually rust. Galvanized steel is simply steel that has been dipped in hot molten zinc for a thin protective coating of zinc on both sides. When exposed outdoors, this reactive ...
5
The Complete Photo Guide To Home Repair: With 350 Projects ...
Working. with. Galvanized. Iron. Pipe. Measure old pipe. Add ." at each end for the pipe threads inside the fitting, use this measurement when buying parts. Removing & Replacing Galvanized Iron Pipe Cut through galvanized iron. Galvanized ...
Creative Publishing International, 2004
6
Old-House Journal
Gutters, copings, roof decks, and chimney and roof flashings are often made of galvanized metal, even today. Decorative uses on older buildings include cornices, window hoods, cresting, finials, and pediments. ALTHOUGH the from rusting, ...
7
Popular Science
WASH A GALVANIZED SURFACE with plain soap or detergent and water before painting. This removes any oil that would prevent good adhesion. Turpentine or mineral spirits work, too. ORDINARY paint won't stick to new galvanized metal ...
8
Galvanized Iron
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process.
James Davies, 2009
9
Corrosion and Electrochemistry of Zinc
Also. owing to the lack of ductility, an annealed galvanized steel coating that has zinc-iron alloy extending to the outer surface is considered to be unsuitable for reinforcement in concrete [380, 397]. 1 3.4. CORROSlON OF GALVANlZED ...
Xiaoge Gregory Zhang, 1996
10
Popular Mechanics Complete Home How-to
Wipe the metal with a cloth dampened with mineral spirits to remove metal particles and traces of grease. When it is dry, prime the surface with a zinc-rich primer. Then follow up with two coats of oil- based paint. Galvanized iron and steel have ...
Albert Jackson, David Day, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GALVANIZED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term galvanized is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hero's welcome for Islamic Jihad hunger striker freed from Israeli jail
His hunger strike, which had left him critically ill, had galvanized Palestinians in a movement against Israeli detentions without trial. Both sides ... «euronews, Jul 15»
2
It's been 20 years since Europe's worst atrocity since World War II
The massacre galvanized international opinion and led to a US and NATO intervention in Bosnia's civil war. Shortly after the killings, NATO ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
3
Cook: We've proved our pedigree
"It really seems to have galvanized the support for this team. I cannot fault the signing in the stands and just when we needed a little lift 'Delilah' ... «Lancashire Evening Post, Jul 15»
4
The feared 'catastrophic success' in Syria
... and whose atrocities galvanized the opposition and attracted some of the worst fanatical Jihadists that are at the core of ISIS and al-Nusra. «Al-Arabiya, Jul 15»
5
The disappearance of Kolkata's sublime addresses
The initiatives he has taken and the writing on the subject that he has published in the last three months has suddenly galvanized the issue and ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
Voting rights dispute in court
... where the murder of civil rights workers and the brutal police attack on Alabama marchers galvanized Congress to pass the 1965 act, and the ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
7
Oil and gas industry may one day reap a fracking whirlwind
Denton's fracking ban galvanized communities to try to protect themselves from one of the world's dirtiest industries — not necessarily to ban ... «Earthworks, Jul 15»
8
Learn these special tricks to grow an indoor herb garden
Maybe you're building that wrap-around porch, which is still just a whole lot of galvanized deck screws, caulk and weather-certified lumber. «Bangor Daily News, Jul 15»
9
'You Can't Imagine': Robert Durst's Lost Years in Northern California
The Mitchell case both captivated and galvanized the community. Over the next several years, numerous leads were exhausted, and several ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
10
Dee Gordon Injury: Updates on Marlins 2B's Thumb and Recovery
The injury occurred on his third hit in four at-bats, as he galvanized Miami into an offensive explosion at Marlins Park that ended in a 14-3 win ... «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»

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