Hot-dip

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A method of galvanizing iron or steel by passing it through a bath of molten zinc.
Verb
  1. 1
    To galvanize (metal objects, especially steel ones) by using this method. transitive

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