impreg

noun

im·​preg

ˈimˌpreg

plural -s

: wood impregnated with a resin so that face checking is reduced and compressional strength and hardness, electrical resistance, and resistance to moisture, acid, and decay are increased

Word History

Etymology

impregnated (wood)

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