galvanized

adjective

gal·​va·​nized ˈgal-və-ˌnīzd How to pronounce galvanized (audio)
Synonyms of galvanizednext
: coated with zinc to prevent rust
galvanized steel
a galvanized nail

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Where necessary, chassis are replaced with galvanized versions, and body panels are preserved or remade to original quality. Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 They’re often made with galvanized steel frames. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026 People came out for many issues that galvanized crowds at the previous rallies, said Nancy Latham, an organizer with Indivisible East Bay, but there were also new issues on people’s minds, such as the war in Iran. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026 The jawy little hammerhead camper now rolls out in its sixth iteration, combining the same ultra-rugged galvanized steel underpinnings with a roomier, more comfortable camping pod. New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanized

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of galvanized was in 1837

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“Galvanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galvanized. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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