galvanized
[/ˈɡælvənaɪzd/]
adjective, verb (past participle)
galvanizado
1. (adjective) Coated with zinc to prevent rusting; treated with a protective zinc coating
The galvanized steel fence will last for decades without rusting.
A cerca de aço galvanizado durará décadas sem enferrujar.
2. (verb) Stimulated or motivated to action; spurred into action, often suddenly or dramatically
The speech galvanized the crowd into immediate action.
O discurso galvanizou a multidão a agir imediatamente.
3. (verb) Subjected to galvanization; treated with electric current to coat with metal
The iron pipes were galvanized to improve their durability.
Os tubos de ferro foram galvanizados para melhorar sua durabilidade.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'galvanized' is extensively used in construction and infrastructure. Galvanized steel is a standard material choice for outdoor structures, gutters, and roofing due to rust resistance in tropical and humid climates. The metaphorical meaning—to motivate suddenly—is used in business and social contexts in both cultures when referring to mobilizing groups or organizations.
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