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27. Galvanization is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of

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Gallium
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Aluminum
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Zinc
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The correct option is C Zinc
Galvanization (or galvanizing as it is most commonly called in that industry) is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron, to prevent rusting. The most common method is hot-dip galvanizing, in which parts are submerged in a bath of molten zinc.

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