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microencapsulation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.17 in modern English

Syllables
mi-croen-cap-su-la-tion
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
6
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The encapsulation of small pieces of hazardous waste

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From micro- + encapsulation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

microencapsulations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

macroencapsulation

Questions

What does microencapsulation mean?
A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied
Where does microencapsulation come from?
From micro- + encapsulation.

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