How to Use galvanized in a Sentence

galvanized

adjective
  • Using a 6-inch piece of galvanized wire bent into a U-shape, pin the runner to the soil in the pot.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2022
  • An 8-foot-tall fence of galvanized steel rods that can lock up tight on evenings and weekends.
    John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 July 2021
  • The center pole and entrance pole are both built out of galvanized steel.
    Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Loop the end of a pre-measured galvanized chain onto the link and screw the connection shut.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2022
  • Loop the end of a pre-measured galvanized chain onto the link and screw the connection shut.
    Hannah Bruneman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The galvanized steel arms and post won’t rust and work together.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 16 June 2021
  • The lines are made of vinyl and the galvanized aluminum arms are rust-resistant, meaning it’s built to last.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 16 June 2021
  • Since minnow traps spend lots of time under water, wire traps should be made of galvanized steel.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 6 Sep. 2019
  • The frame is made of galvanized steel with a powder coating on both the inside and outside of the hollow frame tubes, which will help protect against rust.
    Veronica Graham, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2023
  • Made of galvanized steel treated with zinc, the siding is completely UV-resistant, so feel free to put this right in the sun.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 31 Jan. 2023
  • The state law also specifies the replacement of galvanized steel pipe that might be downstream of any lead pipe.
    Gary Gibula, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2022
  • Bathtubs have come a long way — and gone through many iterations — since the days of a humble galvanized steel basin that had to be filled with water heated on the stove.
    Jerica Pender, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
  • This shed is durable thanks to a UV-resistant coating on the outside to protect against sun damage, and its galvanized steel frame works well against rain, wind, and snow.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Allison Haley said the pipe bombs were made out of galvanized steel, had both end caps and fuses, could kill people in a 5-foot range and could injure those in a 25-foot range.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2021
  • Usher guests inside with a modern take on galvanized planters.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Hate, online hate and haters and trolls, and factions and all that has just gotten more galvanized in its toxicity.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 July 2023
  • While this white galvanized tray and dish set would look great sitting on your desk, another idea would be to use it as a drawer organizer.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • While brass and chrome might be favorites in bathroom design, try going for something more rustic, such as galvanized metal, to amp up the country feel in a small space.
    Anna Logan, Country Living, 11 July 2023
  • The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine has deepened the chasm between the Kremlin and a galvanized geopolitical West.
    Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Outfitted with a large galvanized steel plate on the back of its poly blade, the BustR is an incredibly efficient shovel that will save you time.
    Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Made of solid and galvanized steel that's weather-, rust- and water-damage resistant, this lightweight tool holds up to one gallon of water.
    Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2022
  • At Christmastime, thick swags of white pine and arborvitae string along the entire length of the porch, with the occasional pair of galvanized bells tucked in for punctuation.
    Shaila Wunderlich, Country Living, 3 Jan. 2023
  • Valley View’s plumbing system, for instance, is made up of clay and galvanized pipes, which are collapsing after more than seven decades of use.
    Becca Savransky, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Wind farms, for instance, need significant amounts of galvanized steel.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
  • It's made of galvanized steel and is powder-coated, a durable duo that'll be able to withstand exposure to outdoor elements without rusting.
    Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2023
  • The book charts twinned humanitarian and ecological crises from Bangladesh to Egypt to Florida to Haiti in tones that range from galvanized and angry to haunted and elegeic.
    Wired Staff, Wired, 2 July 2020
  • Decked out in a galvanized steel container, this option will appeal to anyone who loves a modern farmhouse aesthetic.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 12 May 2021
  • It’s made of galvanized steel and finished with a wrinkle paint, both of which offer protection against corrosion and a variety of weather conditions.
    Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Complement the look with personalized stockings, greenery in galvanized buckets and a wooden crate.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Signs point to a galvanized Republican base following the arrest of a former president and current party front-runner.
    Mark Niquette, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2023

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