galvanization
/ˌɡælvənəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of coating iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust.
- The galvanization of the bridge's steel beams will protect them from corrosion for decades.
- Many outdoor metal structures, like lamp posts and fences, undergo galvanization.
- The factory specializes in the galvanization of industrial pipes.
- The act of shocking or exciting someone into sudden action.
- Her passionate plea resulted in the galvanization of volunteers for the charity event.
- The leader's speech caused a galvanization of the community to clean up the park.
- The crisis led to a galvanization of public opinion against the new law.
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