galvanise

UK
/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/
US
/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/

Translations

galvaniseverb
galvanised
Past Simple
galvanised
Past Participle
galvanising
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/
US
/ˈɡæl.və.naɪz/
galvaniserSens technique : recouvrir d’une couche de zinc pour protéger de la rouille.
The company decided to galvanise the steel beams to ensure they would last longer in the harsh weather conditions.
L'entreprise a décidé de galvaniser les poutres en acier afin qu'elles durent plus longtemps dans ces conditions météorologiques difficiles.
The leader's speech galvanised the crowd into protesting against the new law.
Le discours du chef a galvanisé la foule, qui s'est mise à protester contre la nouvelle loi.
Additional translations
galvaniserSens médical ou scientifique : stimuler par un courant électrique.

Definitions

galvaniseverb
To stimulate or excite someone into taking action.
The leader's speech galvanised the crowd into protesting against the new law.
To coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting.
The company decided to galvanise the steel beams to ensure they would last longer in the harsh weather conditions.
To stimulate a muscle or nerve by passing an electric current through it.
The scientist galvanised the frog's leg to demonstrate muscular contraction.