galvanisation
Protective metal plating
Galvanisation is the British spelling of galvanization—coating iron or steel with zinc to prevent rust.
The process creates a protective barrier against corrosion: The galvanisation of the fence posts should make them last decades.
Figuratively, galvanisation means stimulating someone into action, though the verb galvanise is more common for this sense.
Setting into operation
- stimulationEvoking a response
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- mobilisationOrganizing for collective action
- energisingImparting vigor or liveliness
catalyst · inspiration · spurring · arousal · incitement · rallying · provocation · motivation
Preventing chemical material degradation
- rust preventionStopping oxidation of metal
- hot-dipImmersion in molten coating
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- metalworkShaped metal objects
protective layer · anodising · cathode · electrolyte · immersion · flux · spangle · sheet metal
Fibers tensing and shortening
- electrical stimulationCurrent applied to body
- bioelectricityCurrent in living tissue
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
- voltageElectrical potential difference
current · reflex · neuromuscular · electrode · shock · physiological response · scientific discovery · convulsion
activation
Setting into operation
- stimulationEvoking a response
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- mobilisationOrganizing for collective action
energising · catalyst · inspiration · spurring · arousal · incitement · rallying · provocation · motivation · impetus
corrosion protection
Preventing chemical material degradation
- rust preventionStopping oxidation of metal
- hot-dipImmersion in molten coating
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
metalwork · protective layer · anodising · cathode · electrolyte · immersion · flux · spangle · sheet metal · weatherproofing
muscle contraction
Fibers tensing and shortening
- electrical stimulationCurrent applied to body
- bioelectricityCurrent in living tissue
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
voltage · current · reflex · neuromuscular · electrode · shock · physiological response · scientific discovery · convulsion · motor neuron
galvanisationpainting
Pigment on canvas
bare metal · powder coating · uncoated · untreated · anodising
galvanisationcorrosion
Chemical wearing away
rusting · oxidation · rust · degradation · deterioration
galvanisationdemotivation
Loss of drive
demoralization · discouragement · demoralisation · paralysis · inertia
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