Definition of impacting:
(n) :
(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
(v) :
(transitive, figurative, proscribed) To significantly or strongly influence or affect; to have an impact on.
(n) :
The striking of one body against another; collision.
(n) :
The force or energy of a collision of two objects.
(v) :
(transitive) To collide or strike, the act of impinging.
(v) :
(transitive) To compress; to compact; to press into something or pack together.