galvanizing
/ˈɡælvənaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing someone to suddenly become very excited, shocked, or motivated to take action.
- The documentary was a galvanizing call for communities to protect the environment.
- Her galvanizing story about overcoming illness inspired thousands of people.
- The coach's galvanizing speech made the team play harder than ever.
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- To shock or excite someone into taking action.
- The mayor's promise to fix the roads galvanized residents to attend the town meeting.
- News of the factory closing galvanized workers to form a protest.
- A single photo of the injured animal galvanized the whole neighborhood to help.
- To coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rust.
- The company galvanizes metal sheets to make them last longer outdoors.
- The old fence was galvanized to protect it from the salty sea air.
- They used galvanized steel for the roof so it wouldn't rust in the rain.