English-Finnish translations for galvanize

• galvanoida
• sähköistää

Definition of galvanize

• To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
• To coat with rust-resistant zinc
• To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock
• To electrify
• To switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War

Examples

• to galvanize steel
• The girl’s picture helped galvanize public opinion against the administration’s policy
• Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters

Related words

• galvanization
• galvanizing
• galvanizer
• ungalvanized