Definitions

1. verb

to give a strong impulse or stimulus to (an idea, movement, etc.) so as to inspire action or enthusiasm

“The speech galvanized the crowd to take action against the injustice.”

2. verb

to coat or cover with a layer of zinc, especially by dipping in a bath of molten zinc, used to protect steel from rust

“The metal was galvanized to prevent corrosion.”

3. noun

a thin layer of zinc applied to steel by dipping in a bath of molten zinc

“The galvanizing process made the steel resistant to corrosion.”

4. noun

a person or thing that galvanizes something

“The activist was a galvanizing force in the social movement.”