Vaigistatud

Vaigistatud is Estonian a participial adjective formed from vaik (resin) and the suffix -istatud. It describes something that has been treated with resin or varnish, i.e., coated, impregnated, or sealed with resin. The term signals a state of surface treatment rather than a specific method.

In practice, vaigistatud can refer to materials such as wood, textiles, or papers that have undergone resin or varnish treatment to improve properties like moisture resistance, hardness, or surface gloss. For example, vaigistatud puit denotes wood that has been varnished or resin-treated, while vaigistatud köis or vaigistatud materjal may describe rope or fabric reinforced or protected by resin coatings. The exact composition of the coating can vary, ranging from natural resins to synthetic varnishes.

The concept is mainly used in technical or industrial contexts. The designation emphasizes the resulting coated condition rather than detailing the application process, drying time, or resin type. It is often contrasted with uncoated or untreated materials (for example, lakkimata or niisutamata variants) to indicate a difference in surface properties and durability.

See also: vaik (resin), lakk (varnish), vaiksustamine (resin treatment), vaigu- (as a prefix related to resin-treated materials).