1. (v. t.) To stimulate or shock with an electric current (literally) or into action (figuratively)\.

2. (v. t.) To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.

3. (v. t.) To restore to consciousness by galvanic action (as from a state of suspended animation); hence, to stimulate or excite to a factitious animation or activity.

4. (v. t.) To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.

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