galvanise

See also galvanisé

English

WOTD – 10 September 2006    

Etymology

From Galvani + -ise

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡælvænaɪz/

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Alternative forms

• galvanize (mostly US)

Verb

galvanise (third-person singular simple present galvanises, present participle galvanising, simple past and past participle galvanised)

1. (transitive, chiefly UK) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity.
2. (transitive, chiefly UK) To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
3. (transitive, chiefly UK, chemistry): To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

Translations

galvanise — see galvanize

Derived terms

• galvanisation

Related terms

• galvanic

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French

Pronunciation

• Homophones: galvanisent, galvanises

Verb

galvanise

1. first-person singular present indicative of galvaniser
2. third-person singular present indicative of galvaniser
3. first-person singular present subjunctive of galvaniser
4. first-person singular present subjunctive of galvaniser
5. second-person singular imperative of galvaniser