Past tense of galvanize
regular verb
The past tense of galvanize is galvanized. The past participle is also galvanized.
Forms of galvanize
| Base form (V1) | galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | galvanized |
| Past participle (V3) | galvanized |
| Present participle | galvanizing |
| Third person singular | galvanizes |
Galvanized in a sentence
- As described by Jaal, infighting was used as a means of conquest by the kett, but the presence of a common enemy eventually galvanized the angara to work together.2017, BioWare, Mass Effect: Andromeda (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, PC, scene: Angara: The Resistance Codex entry
- Galvanized nails, screws, wiring and pipes are common examples of the products that are treated using electrogalvanization.2014 May 17, Larry Ray Palmer, “What is Electrogalvanization?”, in About Mechanics. From the entry electrogalvanization
- For maximum corrosion resistance, the company builds its doors, hoods and decklids of galvanized steel.2007 November 25, Don Sherman, “Rust-Free Reality: Creating an All-New Classic”, in New York Times. From the entry decklid
- Now there are five, solidly built, with concrete bases, galvanized poles and struts, and heavy-gauge mesh, shaded by young bluegum trees.1999, JM Coetzee, Disgrace, Vintage, published 2000, page 61. From the entry blue gum
- It was a row of one-story shops covered with galvanized iron, or with clapboards painted red and bilious yellow.1920, Sinclair Lewis, chapter 3, in Main Street. From the entry bilious
Meaning of galvanize
- verb To coat with a layer of metal by electrochemical means.
- verb To coat with a layer of zinc (for rust resistance) by electrochemical means.
- verb To shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock.
Questions about the past tense of galvanize
- What is the past tense of galvanize?
- The past tense of galvanize is galvanized.
- What is the past participle of galvanize?
- The past participle of galvanize is galvanized.
- Is galvanize a regular or irregular verb?
- Galvanize is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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