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galvanized

galvanized

1 4.7
Covered with zinc to stop rust
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡælvəˌnaɪzd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : galvanizado
  • So every single one of these galvanized buckets has an orchid in it, and then it's just lined with orchids.
  • galvanized steel

They call this their galvanized garden tool storage box.

Examples

  • Galvanized sheeting set on poles covered the machinery, and electricity fed drive motors, but it was still a primitive operation.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • It's made from all galvanized fence posts actually.

  • They call this their galvanized garden tool storage box.

    Garden Answer

  • And so I'm going to actually start with a much thinner piece of galvanized steel.

  • And, and also this galvanized metal is wonderful because it, it doesn't rust, it just stays as amazing as it was the first day we bought it.

  • The contractor recommended using galvanized metal to ensure the roof doesn't rust over time.

  • For outdoor projects, it's best to choose galvanized materials to protect against corrosion.

  • The fence is made of galvanized steel, which helps it withstand the elements for years.

Synonyms

rustproofed
vsgalvanized
4.6

Treated so metal does not rust

is a specific zinc coating applied to prevent rusting
antirust
vsgalvanized
  • Specialized
3.5

Made to prevent rust on metal

is a specific zinc coating applied to prevent rusting

Compounds

galvanized iron
  • Specialized
4.0

Iron covered with zinc to stop it from rusting

How Protected

galvanized
  • Specialized
1 4.7
coated
1 3.4
bare
217 2.2

Surface Forms

galvanized positive

Morphology

galvanized = galvanize (transparent) = galvanize + ed

Clearly formed from the verb 'galvanize' plus the past-participle/adjectival suffix '-ed', so learners who know the verb will understand 'coated with zinc'.

Etymology

Galvanized for metal comes from the name of an Italian scientist Galvani and the adjective galvanic, because early metal-coating methods used electrical techniques named after him. So a galvanized fence is 'coated with zinc' to stop rust and protect the metal.