Penetration of monomeric,
oligomeric, or
polymeric liquids into an assembly of fibres.
Notes:
- The term as defined here is specific to polymer science. An alternative definition
of 'impregnation' applies in some other fields of chemistry.
- Impregnation is usually carried out on a woven fabric or a yarn.
Source:
PAC, 2004, 76, 1985
(Definition of terms related to polymer blends, composites, and multiphase polymeric
materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2004))
on page 1991