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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.

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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.