galvanize (verb)
gal·va·nize | \ ˈgal-və-ˌnīz \
galvanized; galvanizing
Definition of galvanize
transitive verb
1a : to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
galvanize a muscle
b : to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock
an issue that would galvanize public opinion
2 : to coat (iron or steel) with zinc
especially : to immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of zinc-iron alloy
intransitive verb
: to react as if stimulated by an electric shock
they galvanized into action
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Hm. Galvanizing.