Galvanize

v. t.	1.	To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents. [imp. & p. p. Galvanized ; p pr. & vb. n. Galvanizing .]
	2.	To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.
	3.	To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.
	4.	To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron. Galvanized iron formerly, iron coated with zink by electrical deposition; now more commonly, iron coated with zink by plunging into a bath of melted zink, after its surface has been cleaned by friction with the aid of dilute acid.

Verb	1.	galvanize - to stimulate to action ; "..startled him awake"; "galvanized into action" Synonyms: galvanise, startle
	2.	galvanize - cover with zinc; "galvanize steel" Synonyms: galvanise
	3.	galvanize - stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock Synonyms: galvanise

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