Impregnated
/ɪmˈprɛɡ.neɪ.tɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been made permeable or saturated, especially with reference to materials or substances.
The fabric was impregnated with a waterproofing agent to prevent damage.
- (adj.) In biology or family law, having been fertilized or conceived; pregnant.
The term 'impregnated' is often used in medical and family law contexts to indicate conception.
Forms
- impregnate
- impregnates
- impregnating
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'impregnated' commonly relates to materials treated to alter properties or to contexts involving pregnancy; clarity depends on context.
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