(1):
(v. t.) To coat, as iron, with zinc. See Galvanized iron.
(2):
(v. t.) To affect with galvanism; to subject to the action of electrical currents.
(3):
(v. t.) To plate, as with gold, silver, etc., by means of electricity.
(4):
(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.