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encapsulate
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en·cap·su·late  (n-kps-lt)
v. en·cap·su·lat·ed, en·cap·su·lat·ing, en·cap·su·lates
v.tr.
1. To encase in or as if in a capsule.
2. To express in a brief summary; epitomize: headlines that encapsulate the news.
v.intr.
To become encapsulated.

en·capsu·lation n.
en·capsu·lator n.

encapsulate
Verb
[-lating, -lated]
1. to put in a concise form; summarize
2. to enclose in, or as if in, a capsule
encapsulation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.encapsulate - enclose in a capsule or other small container
inclose, shut in, close in, enclose - surround completely; "Darkness enclosed him"; "They closed in the porch with a fence"
2.encapsulate - put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news"
condense, concentrate, digest - make more concise; "condense the contents of a book into a summary"

encapsulate or incapsulate


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Keeping the vulcanizing chemicals inactive at the mixing temperature by encapsulating them in a (polymer) particle may be a possibility to circumvent the problem of premature crosslinking.
New RIM polyurethane technology for encapsulating the sensitive electronics of power supplies such as chargers for cell phones or electric toothbrushes is said to provide a watertight seal and protect against electric shock.
Tokyo, Japan, Feb 10, 2006 - (JCN) - The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) announced on February 8 that its Nanotechnology Research Institute has succeeded in encapsulating and stabilizing beta-carotene in carbon nanotubes.
 
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