Impregnation
/ɪmˌprɛɡˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of impregnating, especially the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm or the infusion of a substance.
The case hinged on the timing of the impregnation in relation to the contract.
- (n.) In materials law, the process of saturating or permeating a substance with a material to improve its properties.
The impregnation of the wood with resin increased its durability.
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In legal context, impregnation often relates to reproductive matters or property/materials enhancement; clarify context to avoid ambiguity.
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