to capsulate

Examples

• All

• It is essential to capsulate the chemicals properly to avoid contamination in the lab.

• "If I do not die repeatedly, I should become capsulated in past forms of life which I have already realized" (van Kaam, 1969, p. 64) highlights the need for this living/dying process to occur and the possible consequences if it does not.

  Academic text (2005)

• The scientist decided to capsulate the new medicine in a protective casing to ensure its effectiveness during transport.

Synonyms

W

to wrap

vsto capsulate

729 1.0

To cover something by putting material around it

is more specific, meaning sealing inside a small scientific or medical container

E

to envelop

vsto capsulate

41 4.5

To surround something completely, like fog or darkness

is more specialised, meaning enclosure inside a small lab or medical container

E

to encase

vsto capsulate

34 4.9

To cover something completely so nothing can get in or out

is narrower, referring specifically to sealing within a small scientific container

E

to encapsulate

vsto capsulate

4 7.2

Put something inside a small container like a pill or shell

is specific to enclosing in a small sealed medical or scientific container

C

to cocoon

vsto capsulate

2 4.6

To wrap someone or something in soft material to keep it warm and safe

means sealing inside a small medical or scientific container rather than a soft wrap

S

to sleeve

vsto capsulate

1 5.5

To put something into a cover to protect it

refers instead to enclosing specifically in a small scientific or medical container

E

to enwrap

vsto capsulate

1 8.0

To cover something completely, often by surrounding it with cloth or paper

is concerned specifically with sealing within a small scientific or medical container

C

to capsulize

vsto capsulate

• Specialized

8.6

To put medicine or a substance into a small capsule

focuses on doing this in scientific or medical settings with a sealed container

C

to capsule

vsto capsulate

• Specialized

7.9

To put something into a small container for protection or to give as medicine

is used especially for scientific or medical enclosure in such a container

S

to sheathe

vsto capsulate

6.5

To cover something with a protective layer, for example metal, leather or plastic

applies specifically to putting items into small sealed medical or lab containers

Antonyms

E

to expose

146 2.8

Make something visible by removing a cover or letting light reach it

How Enclosed

to encase

34 4.9

to capsulate

• Specialized

8.2

to enclose

84 3.7

to wrap

729 1.0

to cover

∞ 1.0

to coat

105 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology