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Definition of: galvanize
(gal′və·nīz) v.t. ·nized, ·niz·ing
1. To stimulate to muscular action by electricity.
2. To rouse to action; startle; excite.
3. To coat with metal by galvanic process; electroplate; also, to coat iron with zinc. Also Brit. gal′va·nise.
—gal′va·ni·za′tion noun
—gal′va·niz′er noun
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