— galvanization , n. — galvanizer , n.
/gal"veuh nuyz'/ , v.t., galvanized, galvanizing .
1. to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current.
2. Med. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize ).
3. to startle into sudden activity; stimulate.
4. to coat (metal, esp. iron or steel) with zinc.
Also, esp. Brit., galvanise .
[ 1795-1805; galvaniser, named after Luigi GALVANI; see -IZE ]
Syn. 3. rouse, stir, electrify, fire, spur, animate.