Definition of GALVANIZED (original) (raw)
: coated with zinc to prevent rust
Examples of galvanized in a Sentence
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The house is built for safety, with a roof made from fireproof panels, a sturdy galvanized steel frame, fireproof walls, and a fire-resistant cement fiber board floor. —Kaitlin Marks, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2025 Sheets of galvanized steel rooftops blocked the streets of Clifton and Ashton, the island’s major settlements. —
Joe Sills, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 In the end, a requirement for galvanized steel heating vents, which would have required opening the ceiling at an unaffordable cost, prompted her heart-wrenching decision to close. —
Ronnie Cohen, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025 Replace connector nails with #9 1 1/2-inch galvanized connector screws. —
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for galvanized
Word History
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of galvanized was in 1837
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“Galvanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/galvanized. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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Last Updated: 2 Feb 2025 - Updated example sentences
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