VERB
imprägnieren/ɪmpʁɛˈɡniːʁən/to impregnate (with liquid); to waterproof; to treat (with a substance)
imprägnieren is a German verb that means to impregnate (with liquid), to waterproof, or to treat (with a substance). It is pronounced /ɪmpʁɛˈɡniːʁən/.
Definitions
1.to treat something (especially fabric, leather, wood) so it repels water or absorbs a substance(technical; materials/textiles)
a.to waterproof or make resistant to liquids by chemical treatment
Die Jacke wurde imprägniert, damit sie auch bei Regen trocken bleibt.—The jacket was impregnated (treated) so that it stays dry even in the rain.
b.to soak or saturate a material with a protective or functional substance
Das Holz muss regelmäßig imprägniert werden, um es vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.—The wood must be impregnated (treated) regularly to protect it from moisture.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "imprägnieren" mean in English?
- "imprägnieren" means to impregnate (with liquid), to waterproof, or to treat (with a substance). It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "imprägnieren"?
- "imprägnieren" is pronounced /ɪmpʁɛˈɡniːʁən/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What part of speech is "imprägnieren"?
- "imprägnieren" is a verb in German.
