galvanizing
adjectiveUK /ˈɡæl.və.naɪ.zɪŋ/
US /ˈɡæl.və.naɪ.zɪŋ/
Something galvanizing makes people feel excited and ready to do something.
The coach's galvanizing speech made the team play harder.
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2. Covering iron or steel with a layer of zinc to stop it from rusting.
The galvanizing of the fence kept it from rusting in the rain.
3. Giving someone a sudden electric shock.
The galvanizing jolt made him jump back from the wire.
4. Causing someone to suddenly act or react.
The loud alarm had a galvanizing effect on the sleepy campers.