1.VerbTo coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
"We then galvanize the steel so that the zinc coating will sacrificially take the corrosion for many years."
2.VerbTo coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
"We then galvanize the steel so that the zinc coating will sacrificially take the corrosion for many years."
3.VerbTo shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
"The girl’s picture helped galvanize public opinion against the administration’s policy.; Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters."
4.VerbTo electrify, as by galvanism.
5.VerbTo switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War.