Antonyms for impregnation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : verb im-preg-neyt, im-preg-neyt; adjective im-preg-nit, -neyt

Phonetic Transcription : verb ɪmˈprɛg neɪt, ˈɪm prɛgˌneɪt; adjective ɪmˈprɛg nɪt, -neɪt

Definition of impregnation

Origin : late 14c., "making or becoming pregnant," from Old French impregnacion, from Late Latin impregnationem (nominative impregnatio), from impraegnare (see impregnate).

As in absorption : noun assimilation, incorporation
As in pregnancy : noun gestation
As in fertilization : noun impregnation of the ovum
As in procreation : noun reproduction
As in saturation : noun fullness
As in saturation : noun satiation
As in gravidity : noun pregnancy
As in gravidness : noun pregnancy
As in parturiency : noun pregnancy
As in conception : noun beginning, birth

Example sentences :

She, indeed, created him, his sole function being her impregnation.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

I return to his discoveries on the impregnation of the Queen Bee.
Extract from : « Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee » by L. L. Langstroth

Then we still have some time before the impregnation ceremony?
Extract from : « Mother America » by Sam McClatchie

The process of fertilization or fecundation is also known as impregnation and conception.
Extract from : « Woman » by William J. Robinson

In most cases the ova would be too weak for impregnation to be perfect.
Extract from : « Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction » by T. W. Shannon

Impregnation with this precaution might occur, but it would be rare.
Extract from : « Self Knowledge and Guide to Sex Instruction » by T. W. Shannon

In the process of impregnation a twofold result is aimed at, viz.
Extract from : « The Preservation of Antiquities » by Friedrich Rathgen

The benzine-varnish mixture or zapon may also be used for impregnation.
Extract from : « The Preservation of Antiquities » by Friedrich Rathgen

The consequence of this visit was the impregnation of his wife.
Extract from : « Fruits of Philosophy » by Charles Knowlton

But how does impregnation take place in vultures if only females exist?
Extract from : « Leonardo da Vinci » by Sigmund Freud

Synonyms for impregnation

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