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  • verb transitive, chiefly UK To shock or stimulate into sudden activity.
  • verb transitive, chiefly UK To coat with rust-resistant zinc.
  • verb transitive, chiefly UK, chemistry : To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means.

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  • verb to stimulate to action
  • verb cover with zinc
  • verb stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

Etymologies

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From Galvani + -ise

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