galvanization

galvanization
Application of direct current (galvanic) electricity, as in galvanizing (electroplating).

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gal·va·ni·za·tion or Brit gal·va·ni·sa·tion .gal-və-nə-'zā-shən n the act or process of galvanizing specif the application of an electric current to the human body for medical purposes

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gal·va·ni·za·tion (gal″və-nĭ-zaґshən) treatment by galvanic current.

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