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impregnate
(redirected from impregnation)

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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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By replacing the current resorcinol-formaldehyde latex (RFL) technology with reactive impregnation, far greater levels of adhesion are said to be achieved.
RELATED ARTICLE: Robotic impregnation reduces cycle times.
Impregnation of the substrate can take place at low temperature (around 158 F) where required.
 
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