impregnated; impregnating
Definition of impregnate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
impregnate wood with varnish
b
: to permeate thoroughly
2
: to make pregnant : fertilize
impregnate
adjective
Definition of impregnate (Entry 2 of 2)
: being filled or saturated
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The first known use of impregnate was in 1605
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