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Meaning of galvanized in English:

galvanized

Pronunciation /ˈɡalvənʌɪzd/

adjective

(also British galvanised)

  • 1(of iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc.

    ‘galvanized steel pipes’
    • ‘galvanized corrugated iron sheeting’
    1. 1.1Made of galvanized iron or steel.
      • ‘a galvanized bucket’

Origin

Early 19th century from galvanize.