Associations to the word «Galvanize»

Wiktionary

GALVANIZE, verb. (transitive) (chiefly North America) (chemistry) To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means; to electroplate.
GALVANIZE, verb. (transitive) (chiefly North America) To coat with rust-resistant zinc
GALVANIZE, verb. (transitive) (chiefly North America) To shock or stimulate into sudden activity
GALVANIZE, verb. (transitive) (archaic) To electrify.

Dictionary definition

GALVANIZE, verb. To stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action".
GALVANIZE, verb. Cover with zinc; "galvanize steel".
GALVANIZE, verb. Stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock.

Wise words

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.
Maya Angelou