Galvanized Meaning in English

word · lemma: galvanize

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Definition

'Galvanized' means motivated or excited into action, or, in science, coated with a layer of zinc to prevent rust.

Usage & Nuances

Often used metaphorically as 'galvanized into action'. In science or construction, refers to metals with a protective zinc layer. In formal and informal contexts. Sometimes confused with 'motivated', but 'galvanized' is usually stronger or sudden.

• Spanish: inspirado - galvanizado (metal)
• Portuguese (BR): inspirado - galvanizado (metal)
• Portuguese (PT): inspirado - galvanizado (metal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 激励 - 镀锌（金属）
• Chinese (Traditional): 激勵 - 鍍鋅（金屬）
• Hindi: प्रेरित - गैल्वेनाइज़्ड (धातु)
• Arabic: مُلهَم - مجلفن (معدن)
• Bengali: উদ্দীপ্ত - উদ্দীপিত - গ্যালভানাইজড (দস্তা লেপিত)
• Russian: вдохновил - оцинкованный
• Japanese: 感化された - 亜鉛メッキされた
• Vietnamese: kích động - được mạ kẽm
• Korean: 자극된 - 아연 도금된
• Turkish: harekete geçirmek - galvanizli
• Urdu: حوصلہ افزائی کرنا - جست پوش
• Indonesian: tergerak - tergalvanisasi - dilapisi seng

Example Sentences

The leader galvanized the team with his speech.

basic

The fence is made of galvanized steel to prevent rust.

basic

News of the disaster galvanized the community to help.

basic

Her words really galvanized me into chasing my dreams.

natural

Public outrage galvanized lawmakers to take quick action.

natural

We chose galvanized nails because they're tough and last longer outdoors.

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