1. the process of coating steel or iron with a protective layer of zinc to prevent rusting
Usage: technical/industrial
2. the act of stimulating or shocking someone into sudden action or awareness
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The galvanization of the metal pipes extended their lifespan by decades.
• Hot-dip galvanization is the most common method used in construction.
• The scandal provided the galvanization needed to spark reform in the organization.
• Galvanization protects steel from corrosion in harsh outdoor environments.
• The news of the crisis galvanization the community into immediate action.
• Modern galvanization techniques ensure uniform zinc coverage on metal surfaces.