hot-dipped

[hot-dipt]

adjective

1. coated by being dipped into molten tin or zinc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot-dipped¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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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It’s got to say hot-dipped galvanized.

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When it comes to galvanized nails for roofing, the gold standard is hot-dipped galvanized nails.

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