impregnated
word · lemma: impregnate
Definition
Describes something that has been filled or saturated with a substance, or a female who has become pregnant. Used in scientific, technical, and biological contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal, technical, or biological. In everyday English, 'pregnant' is more common for people, while 'impregnated' is used in scientific or medical texts. Also used for objects/materials (e.g., 'impregnated wood').
Example Sentences
The scientist worked with impregnated paper to test the new chemical.
basic
Some plastics are impregnated with color to make them brighter.
basic
The queen bee was impregnated by drones in the spring.
basic
The wood is impregnated with oil to protect it from water.
natural
After a few tests, they found the sample had been impregnated with the dye.
natural
The animal shelter was excited when three of the rescued dogs turned out to be impregnated.
natural