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galvanized

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galvanized /ˈɡalvənʌɪzd / (British English also galvanised)
adjective (of iron or steel) coated with a protective layer of zinc:
galvanized steel pipes
galvanized corrugated iron sheeting.
made of galvanized iron or steel:
a galvanized bucket.
– ORIGIN early 19th century: from galvanize.