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The correct spelling is galvanised.
How to pronounce galvanised
adjective
Say it like: Gal-van-ise-d
The correct spelling is galvanised. Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust. For example: "galvanised pipes"
Usage Examples
“galvanised pipes”
“to galvanize steel”
“Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.
- 2.Having been subjected to galvanism; electrified.
verb
- 1.To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- 2.To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
- 3.To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
- 4.To electrify.
- 5.To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.
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