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galvanization

[gal-vuhn-uh-zay-shuhn, -ahy-zay-shuhn] / ˌgæl vən əˈzeɪ ʃən, -aɪˈzeɪ ʃən /


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The process of galvanization involves the application of which element to prevent the rusting of steel or iron?

From Slate Feb. 15, 2024

Iron and other metals may also be protected from corrosion by galvanization, a process in which the metal to be protected is coated with a layer of a more readily oxidized metal, usually zinc.

From Textbooks Feb. 14, 2019

“There has been a galvanization of both sides,” Yochelson said.

From Washington Post Sep. 14, 2017

He tracks every step of this galvanization process — from the caldron’s 865-degree temperature to the line speed — on a bank of flashing screens.

From New York Times May 11, 2017

The car drove off, and though the line moved on decorously towards the much-desired rest and cocoa, Major Phillips would have been considerably surprised if he could have heard its sudden galvanization into speech.

From Judy of York Hill by Bennett, Ethel Hume




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