'Galvanize' definitions:
Definition of 'galvanize'
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Definition of 'Galvanize'
From: GCIDE
- Galvanize \Gal"va*nize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Galvanized; p pr. & vb. n. Galvanizing.] [Cf. F. galvaniser.]
- 1. To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity. [1913 Webster]
- 4. To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron. [1913 Webster]
- Galvanized iron, formerly, iron coated with zink by electrical deposition; now more commonly, iron coated with zink by plunging into a bath of melted zink, after its surface has been cleaned by friction with the aid of dilute acid. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'galvanize'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- activate,
- actuate,
- amplify,
- animate,
- arouse,
- charge,
- chromium-plate,
- compel,
- copperplate,
- dynamize,
- electrify,
- electrogalvanize,
- electrogild,
- electrolyze,
- electroplate,
- energize,
- enliven,
- excite,
- exhilarate,
- fillip,
- fire,
- force,
- foster,
- generate,
- hearten,
- impel,
- inflame,
- infuse life into,
- invigorate,
- ionize,
- jazz up,
- kindle,
- liven,
- loop in,
- motivate,
- move,
- move to action,
- pep up,
- perk up,
- pick up,
- pique,
- plate,
- plug in,
- prime,
- promote,
- propel,
- provoke,
- quicken,
- renew,
- resuscitate,
- revive,
- rouse,
- set in motion,
- sharpen,
- shock,
- short,
- short-circuit,
- snap up,
- spark,
- step down,
- step up,
- stiffen,
- stimulate,
- switch off,
- switch on,
- turn off,
- turn on,
- vitalize,
- warm,
- whet,
- zip up