microencapsulation
microencapsulation
Definition
☆ micro·en·cap·su·la·tion (-en kap′sə lā′s̸hən)
noun
a process in which tiny particles or droplets of a substance are separately encapsulated for controlled release: used to prolong the action of drugs, solidify liquids, etc.
Related Forms:
- microencapsulate mi′cro·en·cap′·su·late′ transitive verb microencapsulated -·lat′ed, microencapsulating -·lat′·ing
microencapsulation
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- solution: The initial Development Project runs through 2006 and will be carried out by Micap GmbH, the subsidiary specializing in bespoke microencapsulation solutions.
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