impreg
impreg — noun
1. a type of wood that has been treated under pressure with a synthetic resin, maki
a type of wood that has been treated under pressure with a synthetic resin, making it much harder, more durable, and resistant to moisture, chemicals, electrical current, and decay — used for outdoor structures, electrical insulation, and industrial equipment that must withstand harsh conditions.
The bridge deck in the rainforest was built with impreg to resist rot and insects.
impreg used for outdoor construction in harsh environments
Kenji chose impreg for the laboratory countertops because it resists both acid spills and moisture.
Unlike untreated timber, impreg does not shrink or crack when exposed to changing humidity levels.
The factory used sheets of impreg as electrical insulators inside the high-voltage switchgear.
Roya ordered impreg for the outdoor deck, expecting it to last many decades.
- compreg
a similar material with even higher density and strength due to compression during treatment
- impregnated wood
the general descriptive term; 'impreg' is the specific commercial name for this product
- untreated wood
plain wood without resin treatment; less durable and more vulnerable to moisture and decay
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to individual pieces (e.g., 'an impreg'). Commonly appears in technical specifications and industrial procurement documents.