Definition

The process of stimulating or exciting someone or something into action or activity.

Example

The galvanization of the community led to significant improvements in local infrastructure.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term galvanization?

Yeah, I think it refers to the process of coating metal, right?

Exactly! It helps protect it from rust and corrosion.

That's really interesting. I didn't know it had such a practical application!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Galvanization is formed from "galvanize" (from the name of the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who studied the effects of electricity on muscles) and the suffix "-ation" (meaning the action or process of). The term refers to the process of stimulating or exciting something, particularly in the context of applying a protective zinc coating to iron or steel to prevent rusting.

Memory Tip

Think of Luigi Galvani's experiments with electricity, which helps you remember that galvanization is about stimulating or exciting a process, like protecting metal.

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