Multiple choice general knowledge

What do you mean by - galvanize

  1. to strengthen

  2. to stimulate with an electric current

  3. to beat with a metal

  4. to melt

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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Galvanize' originates from Luigi Galvani's experiments with electricity, meaning to stimulate with an electric current. In modern usage, it also means to shock or excite someone into action. The metallurgical meaning is coating metal with zinc for protection.