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Galvanizer

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gal·va·nize  (glv-nz)
tr.v. gal·va·nized, gal·va·niz·ing, gal·va·niz·es
1. To stimulate or shock with an electric current.
2. To arouse to awareness or action; spur: "Issues that once galvanized the electorate fade into irrelevance" (Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.)
3. To coat (iron or steel) with rust-resistant zinc.
galva·ni·zation (-n-zshn) n.
galva·nizer n.
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Noun1.galvanizer - a skilled worker who coats iron or steel with zinc
galvaniser
skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
2.galvanizer - a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
inspirer, galvaniser
leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others


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