Indicates steel or iron that has been protected by a zinc coating The galvanized coating protects the underlying metal 15 to 30 years, but requires a special primer before coating
gal·va·nized in BRIT, also use galvanised Galvanized metal, especially iron and steel, has been covered with zinc in order to protect it from rust and other damage. corrosion-resistant galvanized steel. 75mm galvanised nails. galvanised iron/metal etc metal that has had a covering of zinc put on it so that it does not rust
Metal (usually steel) coated with a thin layer of zinc to provide corrosion resistance; i e , rust proofing Galvanizing methods are (1) "hot-dipped galvanizing", which consists of passing the continuous length of sheet, wire, rod, or shape through a molten bath, followed by an air stream "wipe" that controls the thickness of the zinc finish; and (2) "electro-galvanizing", which continuously zinc-coats an uncoiled sheet or unwound wire or rod electrolytically Galvanized sheet also is known in the market as "coated sheet"
gal·va·nize galvanizes galvanizing galvanized in BRIT, also use galvanise To galvanize someone means to cause them to take action, for example by making them feel very excited, afraid, or angry. The aid appeal has galvanised the German business community They have been galvanised into collective action -- militarily, politically and economically. = stir. to shock or surprise someone so that they do something to solve a problem, improve a situation etc galvanize sb into (doing) sth
the term used when some units must switch sides to even out troops for a battle In Company C=s case we can galvanize as the 66th Illinois [blue--western] or as a generic Confederate Sharpshooter unit No member is required to galvanize at this time
To coat with zinc to protect against corrosion Left Lay - (a) Strand - Strand in which the cover wires are laid in a helix having a left-hand pitch -(b) Rope - Rope in which the strands are laid in a helix having a left-hand pitch
To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity