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n. - Either the work of covering with metal by the use of a type of current or the coating of iron with zinc to protect it from rusting; Stimulation that arouses a person to lively action; Stimulation with a specific type of current.

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  • Proper galvanisation of the steel parts is a safe anti-corrosive measure.
  • The birth of COSAS saw the galvanisation of thousands upon thousands of students.
  • Black pipes should be bought or, if only galvanised pipes are available, the galvanisation must be removed before welding.
  • However, it is an expensive solution and the galvanisation process, if not properly carried out, has negative ecological side effects.
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