Word Type

Verb

The word "galvanize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

galvanization galvanizer galvanneal regalvanize

Etymologically Related To

physiologist

Context

american civil war north america

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

ball over blow out of the water coat electroplate floor shock surface take aback

Manner Of

coat shock

Related Terms

galvanic

Related Terms

electrify galvanic of metal by electrochemical means to electroplate shock stimulate union and confederate zinc

Synonym Network

startle zinc

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