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Polarized vs Galvanize - What's the difference?

polarized | galvanize |

As verbs the difference between polarized and galvanize

is that polarized is (polarize) while galvanize is to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means; to electroplate.

As an adjective polarized

is (us) having a distinctive polarization.

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)
  • 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