to impregnate
01
genomsyra, mätta
to completely fill something with a substance
Transitive: to impregnate sth with specific materials
Exempel
The geologist discovered veins of quartz impregnated with gold deposits deep within the earth.
Geologen upptäckte ådror av kvarts genomdränkta med guldavlagringar djupt inne i jorden.
02
befrukta, impregnera
to fertilize an egg and make it capable of developing into an embryo
Transitive: to impregnate an egg
Exempel
The reproductive success of mammals depends on the ability of sperm to navigate the female reproductive tract and impregnate the egg.
Reproduktionsframgången hos däggdjur beror på spermiernas förmåga att navigera genom det kvinnliga reproduktionssystemet och befrukta ägget.
03
befrukta, impregnera
to fertilize a woman's egg with sperm, resulting in pregnancy
Transitive: to impregnate a woman
Exempel
The sperm donor had successfully impregnated several women through artificial insemination at the fertility clinic.
Spermdonorn hade framgångsrikt befruktat flera kvinnor genom artificiell insemination på fertilitetskliniken.
04
genomsyra, fylla
to fill something with a particular feeling or quality
Transitive: to impregnate sth with a feeling or quality
Exempel
The music of the symphony orchestra was impregnated with emotion.
Symfoniorkesterns musik var genomsyrad av känsla.
Lexikalt Träd
impregnation
impregnate
