impregnation

• Substantiv, das entweder den Vorgang der vollständigen Durchdringung oder Sättigung eines Materials mit einem Stoff oder das für eine solche Sättigung verwendete Mittel bezeichnet; außerdem der biologische Vorgang der Befruchtung, bei dem Gameten verschmelzen.

A noun referring to either the process of saturating something completely with a substance, or the material used for such saturation; also, the biological process of fertilization involving the union of gametes.

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1. Material for impregnationC1formaltechnical

   A substance used to saturate or fill the pores of a material, such as a fabric or wood, to enhance its properties.

   Imprägnierungsmittel

   • The wood received a waterproof impregnation to prevent rot.
   • This fabric has a special impregnation that makes it flame‑resistant.
   • The impregnation used on the canvas was a polymer‑based solution.
   • We applied a copper‑based impregnation to protect the timber from insects.

2. Process of saturationC1formaltechnical

   The act of completely saturating a substance with another material, often under pressure or vacuum.

   Imprägnierung

   • The impregnation of the filter medium was done in a vacuum chamber.
   • Impregnation of the catalyst with a precious metal increased its efficiency.
   • The process involves impregnation of the foam with a fire‑retardant chemical.
   • Proper impregnation ensures even distribution of the active ingredient.

   Synonymeimbibitioninfiltrationpermeationsaturation

   Antonymedehydrationdesiccationdrainageextraction

3. FertilizationC1formalscientific

   The fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and ovum in animals, pollen and ovule in plants) to create a new organism.

   Befruchtung

   • The impregnation of the egg occurs shortly after ovulation.
   • In plants, impregnation follows the deposition of pollen on the stigma.
   • Artificial impregnation is common in livestock breeding programs.
   • The impregnation rate in the trial was monitored and recorded daily.

   Synonymeconceptionfecundationfertilization