galvanizer
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gal·va·nize
(găl′və-nīz′)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: "The country was galvanized in the weeks and months after 9/11" (Davis Phinney).
3. To coat (iron or steel) with rust-resistant zinc.
gal′va·ni·za′tion (-nĭ-zā′shən) n.
gal′va·niz′er n.
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Noun | 1. | galvanizer - a skilled worker who coats iron or steel with zinc |
2. | galvanizer - a leader who stimulates and excites people to action leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others |
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