galvanization
Zinc protects steel
Galvanization is the process of coating iron or steel with zinc to prevent rust and corrosion.
The term extends to any sudden stimulation or shock that spurs someone or something into action: The scandal led to the galvanization of reform efforts.
This figurative sense derives from the original meaning of galvanism—using electric current to stimulate muscles—named after the Italian scientist Luigi Galvani.
The British spelling is galvanisation.
Element thirty
- hot-dipImmersion in molten coating
- layerSingle thickness of material
- surfaceOutermost boundary layer
- adhesionState of clinging fast
primer · substrate · sacrificial anode · dipping · immersion · thickness · bonding · finish
Stir to action
- energizeSupply with vitality
- mobilizeOrganize for action
- activateCause to function
- spurIncentive or heel device
rouse · stimulate · electrify · invigorate · animate · spark · ignite · rally
Industrial product creation
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
- foundryMetal casting facility
metalwork · production · engineering · construction · piping · fencing · roofing · automotive
Current-induced ionic separation
- electrodeConductive interface point
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- currentDirected flow of charge
volt · ampere · circuit · electrodeposition · electroplating · electrochemical · bath · ions
Chemical wearing away
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- durableAble to withstand use
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
preservation · resistant · oxidation · longevity · outdoor · marine · structural · infrastructure
zinc
Element thirty
adhesion · primer · substrate · sacrificial anode · dipping · immersion · thickness · bonding · finish · sheet metal
inspire
Stir to action
spur · rouse · stimulate · electrify · invigorate · animate · spark · ignite · rally · awaken
manufacturing
Industrial product creation
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- fabricationDeliberately untrue statement
foundry · metalwork · production · engineering · construction · piping · fencing · roofing · automotive · shipbuilding
electrolysis
Current-induced ionic separation
current · volt · ampere · circuit · electrodeposition · electroplating · electrochemical · bath · ions · solution
corrosion
Chemical wearing away
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- durableAble to withstand use
barrier · preservation · resistant · oxidation · longevity · outdoor · marine · structural · infrastructure · lifespan
- renewalrenewal, reinvigoration, restart, reboot, fresh start
- steelmakingblast furnace, molten steel, steel production, basic oxygen furnace, steel mills
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- electrochemistryelectrode, anode, cathode, electrodes, anodes
- Redoxredox reaction, redox, oxidizing agent, oxidizer, reducer
- Rustproofingrust prevention, rust inhibitor, rustproof, anodizing, sacrificial anodes
galvanizationpainting
Pigment on canvas
oiling · anodizing · rusting · powder coating · bare metal
galvanizationdemotivation
Loss of drive
demoralization · discouragement · pacification · dispiriting · enervation
galvanizationcorrosion
Chemical wearing away
rusting · oxidation · deterioration · degradation · decay
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