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impregnation

impregnation

8.1
A substance used to soak into a material to change or protect it
  • noun
  • /ɪmˈprɛɡneɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : impregnación
  • Protective coating/impregnations

Examples

  • The impregnation of the fabric with water-repellent chemicals makes it ideal for outdoor use.

  • The impregnation process used here helps protect the wood from rotting.

  • This sealant provides an effective impregnation that keeps moisture from damaging the surface.

Synonyms

saturant
vsimpregnation
  • Specialized
9.9

A liquid or chemical used to soak into a material to make it stronger and water resistant

focuses on filling or permeating materials rather than enhancing performance

Surface Forms

impregnation singular
impregnations plural

Morphology

impregnation = impregnate (semi-transparent) = im + pregn + ation

Derived from 'impregnate' but used as a countable noun for a substance/result rather than the process, which is an extension of the core meaning.

Etymology

Impregnation comes from the Latin parts im- 'in' and pregnant 'full'. So an impregnation can mean the thing that 'fills' or soaks a material, which is why the word is used for a substance applied to fill or protect a surface.