The process of coating metal with zinc, either by dipping in a bath of molten zinc or by electrolytic action.

Corrosion-resistant coating of zinc applied to steel (earlier, iron) sheet.

A hot dip process for deposition of zinc for galvanic corrosion protection of steel.

An undesirable grainy or spangled condition on the surface of etched or anodized extrusions. This condition is not obvious in mill finish aluminum extrusions but can be revealed by etching or anodizing.

affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"