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to galvanize
01
galvaniseren, elektrisch stimuleren
to make a muscle move using electricity
Transitive: to galvanize a muscle
Example
They attached the electrodes to strategically galvanize specific muscle groups in the rat abdominal wall.
Early electrotherapists lightly galvanized the affected limbs hoping to stimulate muscle recovery in patients.
The scientists used a small electric current to galvanize the isolated frog leg and induce muscle contractions.
02
galvaniseren, zinken
to cover iron or steel with a thin layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion
Transitive: to galvanize iron or steel
Example
The company decided to galvanize all the metal beams before shipping them.
To prevent rust, they planned to galvanize the steel pipes used in construction.
Before the project began, workers were instructed to galvanize the fence panels.
03
galvaniseren, aanzetten tot actie
to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them
Transitive: to galvanize sb
Example
It took a serious crisis to really galvanize politicians into compromising and passing long-stalled reforms.
After several lackluster years, the new coach has really galvanized the team with her energetic leadership style.
By sharing her personal story, she galvanized others to contribute to the fundraiser.
word family
galvan
Noun
galvanize
Verb
galvanizer
Noun
galvanizer
Noun
galvanizing
Adjective
galvanizing
Adjective
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