galvanization

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de estimular mediante corriente galvánica, o la acción de recubrir un metal con zinc para protegerlo de la oxidación, o cualquier estímulo que impulse a alguien a actuar con energía.

A noun referring to the process of stimulating with a galvanic current, or the act of coating metal with zinc to prevent rusting, or any stimulation that arouses a person to lively action.

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1. Medical stimulationC1formalmedical

   The application of a direct electric current to stimulate nerves or muscles, often used in therapy.

   Galvanización médica

   • The patient underwent galvanization to treat muscle atrophy.
   • Galvanization is sometimes used to relieve chronic pain.
   • The therapist applied a mild galvanization to the affected area.

   Sinónimoselectrotherapygalvanism

2. Motivational arousalC1formal

   The act of stimulating someone into sudden action or heightened awareness.

   Galvanización (estimulación motivacional)

   • The speech served as a galvanization for the entire team.
   • The crisis was a galvanization that united the community.
   • His words provided the galvanization needed to start the project.

   Sinónimosarousalfillipgoadimpetusincentiveincitementjoltmotivationprovocationspurstimulation

3. Metal coating processB2formaltechnical

   The process of applying a protective layer of zinc to iron or steel, typically via electroplating, to prevent rust.

   Galvanización (proceso de recubrimiento metálico)

   • The bridge's steel beams were treated with galvanization to resist corrosion.
   • Galvanization extends the lifespan of outdoor metal structures.
   • The factory specializes in the galvanization of industrial equipment.

   Sinónimosgalvanizing