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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 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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