Microencapsulation Definition

mīkrōenkapsəlāzhən
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.
Webster's New World

(chemistry) A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied.

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microencapsulation
Plural:
microencapsulations

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