impregnation
nounUK /ˌɪmpreɡˈneɪʃn/
US /ˌɪmpreɡˈneɪʃn/
The act of making something full of something else, like when a sponge soaks up water.
The impregnation of the wood with oil keeps it from rotting.
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2. The act of making a woman or female animal pregnant.
The vet studied the timing of impregnation in the herd.
3. The process of adding a substance to a material so it becomes part of it.
The impregnation of the fabric with flame retardant made it safer.
4. The act of filling something with an idea or feeling so it spreads all through it.
The impregnation of the whole town with hope was remarkable.