Galvanised: meaning, definitions and examples

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galvanised

 

[ ˈɡæl.və.naɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

metal treatment

Galvanised refers to steel or iron that has been coated with a layer of zinc to prevent rusting. This process, known as galvanization, helps increase the durability and lifespan of the metal in various environments.

Synonyms

coated, rust-resistant, zinc-coated

Examples of usage

  • The galvanised steel fence will last longer without rusting.
  • We used galvanised nails for the roofing project.
  • Galvanised pipes are commonly used in plumbing systems.

Translations

Translations of the word "galvanised" in other languages:

🇵🇹 galvanizado

🇮🇳 गैल्वनाइज्ड

🇩🇪 verzinkt

🇮🇩 tergalvanis

🇺🇦 оцинкований

🇵🇱 galwanizowany

🇯🇵 亜鉛メッキされた

🇫🇷 galvanisé

🇪🇸 galvanizado

🇹🇷 galvanizli

🇰🇷 아연 도금된

🇸🇦 مغلف

🇨🇿 pozinkovaný

🇸🇰 pozinkovaný

🇨🇳 镀锌的

🇸🇮 cinkan

🇮🇸 galvaniseruð

🇰🇿 цинктелген

🇬🇪 გალვანიზებული

🇦🇿 qalvaniz edilmiş

🇲🇽 galvanizado

Word origin

The term 'galvanised' originates from the name of Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who conducted experiments in the late 18th century involving electricity and metal. His work laid the foundation for the discovery of galvanization in the early 19th century, where iron and steel were coated with zinc to protect against corrosion. The process became more widespread during the industrial revolution as a method to enhance the longevity of structural components used in construction and manufacturing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,671, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.