gal·va·nize also Brit gal·va·nise 
/ˈgælvəˌnaɪz/ verb
gal·va·niz·es; gal·va·nized; gal·va·niz·ing /ˈgælvəˌnaɪz/ verb [+ obj] 1 a : to cause (people) to become so excited or concerned about an issue, idea, etc., that they want to do something about it
▪ an issue that galvanized the public (to take action)
b : to cause (a force that is capable of causing change) to become active
▪ The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law. ▪ The Web site has galvanized support for the project. 2 technical : to cover (steel or iron) with a layer of zinc to prevent it from rusting
▪ a factory where steel is galvanized
▪ an issue that galvanized the public (to take action)
b : to cause (a force that is capable of causing change) to become active
▪ The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law. ▪ The Web site has galvanized support for the project.
▪ a factory where steel is galvanized
— galvanized adjective
▪ galvanized nails ▪ galvanized steel
▪ galvanized nails ▪ galvanized steel
