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galvanize

Syllabification: (gal·va·nize)
Pronunciation: /ˈgalvəˌnīz/
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Definition of galvanize

verb

[with object]
  • 1shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action:the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action
  • 2 (often as adjective galvanized) coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc:an old galvanized bucket

Derivatives

galvanization

Pronunciation: /ˌgalvəniˈzāSHən/
noun

galvanizer

noun

Origin:

early 19th century (in the sense 'stimulate by electricity'): from French galvaniser (see Galvani, Luigi)

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