gal·va·nize (g l v -n z )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. gal va·ni·zation (-n -z shn) n.gal va·nizer n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | galvanizing - affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale" exciting - creating or arousing excitement; "an exciting account of her trip" |
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