impregnation

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It starts with a fast-growing undisclosed African hardwood which is heat-treated and then further processed, including with resin impregnation.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

At extremely high temperatures, the cooling ceramic exhibits superhydrophilicity, enabling immediate droplet spreading, and facilitating rapid impregnation of the droplets due to its interconnected porous structure.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2023

But she knew one thing, according to the lawsuit: The doctor, Morris Wortman, facilitated the artificial impregnation of her mother, though she and her family believed it had involved the sperm of a medical student.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021

For starters, it puts the entire burden of pregnancy prevention on women, despite the necessary male component of impregnation.

From Salon • Aug. 1, 2018

Very soon after impregnation, if blood be drawn and suffered to stand a short time undisturbed, it will become sizy, of a yellowish or bluish color, and somewhat of an oily appearance.

From Fruits of Philosophy A Treatise on the Population Question by Knowlton, Charles