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galvanized

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galvanized /ˈɡalvəˌnīzd, ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd

/ (British also galvanised)

▸ adjective (of iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc:

galvanized steel pipes

galvanized corrugated iron sheeting.

– ORIGIN early 19th century : from galvanize.