galvanise en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From French galvaniser, from galvanisme, named after Italian physiologist Luigi Aloisio Galvani (1737–1798). By surface analysis, galvano- + -ise.
Meanings
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(UK, alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of galvanize.
alt of galvanize
"We have completely rejuvenated the project. Everyone is galvanised. We will get it open - and open means open. [...]."
2020 December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 53:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| galvanising | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| galvanised | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| galvanised | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| galvanises | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |