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impregnate [im′preg‚nāt]

(engineering)

To force a liquid substance into the spaces of a porous solid in order to change its properties, as the impregnation of turquoise gems with plastic to improve color and durability, the impregnation of porous tungsten with a molten barium compound to manufacture a dispenser cathode, or the impregnation of wood with creosote to preserve its integrity against water damage.

(medicine)

To fertilize or cause to become pregnant.

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