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Galvanized vs Stainless - What's the difference?

galvanized | stainless |

As a verb galvanized

is (galvanize).

As an adjective stainless is

describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.

As a noun stainless is

short for stainless steel.

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 ----

    stainless

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration.
  • Unmarked, spotless.

    • Synonyms

    * (resistant to corrosion) rustproof

    Noun

    (-)
  • Short for stainless steel.

    • Anagrams

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