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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Common applications for these materials include adhesives/sealants, anticorrosion primers, rubber, potting compounds and impregnations. [8,15,16] The incidence of successful impregnations in couples attempting conception via sexual intercourse has been uniformly dismal, with a reported range of 0% to 5%. The mineralized zones consist of pyrite and pyrrhotite, massive and disseminated, with bands and impregnations of chalcopyrite. |
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