An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To coat a metal with → zinc by dipping into molten zinc or by electrolytic deposition.
   

2. To stimulate by application of an electric current.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. galvaniser, from galvanisme, → galvanism.

Etymology (PE): Gâlvânidan, from Gâlvâni, → galvanism,

• -idan, → -ize.