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galvanizing

adj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: G AE1 L V AH0 N AY2 Z IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The process by which something is galvanized.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of galvanize

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • gave an electric reading of the play
  • the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: electric, galvanic, galvanising

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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