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Galvanized vs Epoxy - What's the difference?

galvanized | epoxy |

As a verb galvanized

is (galvanize).

As a noun epoxy is

epoxy.

galvanized

English

Verb

(head)
  • (galvanize)

  • galvanize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * galvanise (mostly UK )

    Verb

    (galvaniz)
  • To coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means; to electroplate.
  • To coat with rust-resistant zinc
  • To shock or stimulate into sudden activity
  • (archaic) To electrify.
  • * (Thomas Babington Macaulay)
  • The agitations resembled the grinnings and writhings of a galvanized corpse, not the struggles of an athletic man.

    Synonyms

    * (to shock or stimulate) startle

    Derived terms

    * galvanization

    epoxy

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) Derived from an epoxide.
  • Noun

    (epoxies)
  • A thermosetting polyepoxide resin used chiefly in strong adhesives, coatings and laminates; epoxy resin.
  • Verb

  • To glue with epoxy.