hot-dipped
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hot-dipped
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Use hot-dipped galvanized nails or screws, stainless-steel nails or screws, paint all reinforcing steel and do whatever else is required so the iron or steel inside and outside your home doesn’t rust.
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The best ones are hot-dipped galvanized nails.
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In a frame home, the wall ties are nailed to the wood wall studs with hot-dipped galvanized nails that should penetrate into the wall studs at least 1½ inches.
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When it comes to galvanized nails for roofing, the gold standard is hot-dipped galvanized nails.
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Years ago it was impossible to locate hot-dipped galvanized nails that would be compatible with nail guns.
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