impregnations
Soakings with substance
Impregnations are instances of impregnating—making something pregnant or saturating it with a substance.
The reproductive sense refers to acts of fertilization: The clinic documented successful impregnations.
The material sense describes infusing one substance into another: impregnations of wood with preservative, impregnations of fabric with waterproofing agent.
Completely saturated with liquid
- drenchingMaking thoroughly wet
- permeationProcess of spreading throughout
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- waterloggingSoil oversaturated with moisture
sodden · moisture · dampness · wetness · seepage · swamping · submersion · immersion
Formation of an idea
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- inseminationIntroducing sperm for conception
- zygoteFirst embryonic cell
- embryoOrganism before birth
gestation · egg · gamete · ovum · procreation · reproduction · fetus · blastocyst
Soaking to extract flavor
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- extractionAct of removing
decoction · maceration · marinade · sousing · pickling · brining · curing · essence
Applied surface covering
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- fireproofingMaking materials resist combustion
- sealingMaking impermeable
- finishingBringing to completion
resin · wax · preservative · varnish · lacquer · sizing · proofing · lamination
soaking
Completely saturated with liquid
- drenchingMaking thoroughly wet
- permeationProcess of spreading throughout
- absorptionProcess of taking in
waterlogging · sodden · moisture · dampness · wetness · seepage · swamping · submersion · immersion · engorgement
conception
Formation of an idea
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- inseminationIntroducing sperm for conception
- zygoteFirst embryonic cell
embryo · gestation · egg · gamete · ovum · procreation · reproduction · fetus · blastocyst · placenta
steeping
Soaking to extract flavor
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- marinatingSoaking food in flavored liquid
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
extraction · decoction · maceration · marinade · sousing · pickling · brining · curing · essence · leaching
coating
Applied surface covering
- waterproofingMaking impervious to moisture
- fireproofingMaking materials resist combustion
- sealingMaking impermeable
finishing · resin · wax · preservative · varnish · lacquer · sizing · proofing · lamination · protective
impregnationsveneers
Superficial outer layers
overlays · lacquerings · laminates · coatings · glazings
impregnationssterilizations
Complete removal of microorganisms
contraceptions · infertilities · barrenness · abortions · childlessness
impregnationsextractions
Acts of removing something
depletions · evacuations · drainings · leachings · purgings