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gal-iron

gal-iron

8.6
A strong metal sheet covered with zinc to stop rust
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : hierro galvanizado
  • Many rural sheds are built from gal-iron because it is cost-effective and long-lasting.

Examples

  • The roof was covered with sheets of gal-iron to withstand the harsh weather conditions.

  • Many builders prefer gal-iron for its strength.

  • They replaced the rusted panels with new gal-iron for extra protection.

  • The fence was made of gal-iron.

  • Many rural sheds are built from gal-iron because it is cost-effective and long-lasting.

  • The roof was covered with sheets of gal-iron to withstand the harsh weather conditions.

  • They replaced the rusted panels with new gal-iron for extra protection.

Synonyms

galvanized iron
vsgal-iron
  • Specialized
4.0

Iron covered with zinc to stop it from rusting

is aimed at construction use for durability rather than general corrosion protection

Surface Forms

gal-iron singular
gal-irons plural

Etymology

The word gal-iron comes from galvanize, which means 'to coat metal to stop rust', and iron, so it refers to iron treated to last for buildings and roofs.