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Galvanized vs Polarized - What's the difference?

galvanized | polarized |

As verbs the difference between galvanized and polarized

is that galvanized is (galvanize) while polarized is (polarize).

As an adjective polarized is

(us) having a distinctive polarization.

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

    Related terms

    * galvanic English eponyms ----

    polarized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * polarised (UK )

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (US) Having a distinctive polarization.
  • (US) Of a group or situation, being at two or more extremes.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (polarize)