microcapsule
- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkæpsuːl/
- Specialized
- Microcapsules within the film burst at specific pressure levels, causing an instantaneous color change and producing a permanent "topographical" image of pressure variation.
- microcapsules within the film
Examples
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In a concept developed at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, microcapsules release a healing agent in a smart material.
Academic text (2001) -
Microcapsules within the film burst at specific pressure levels and cause an instantaneous color change.
Academic text (2003) -
When pressure is exerted, the microcapsules break and release their substance into contact with the developer sheet.
Academic text (2001) -
Microcapsules within the film burst at specific pressure levels, causing an instantaneous color change and producing a permanent topographical image of pressure variation.
Academic text (1997) -
The goal of depositing PMMA microspheres in tissue is to elicit a fibrotic process resulting in the formation of microcapsules around each PMMA microsphere.
Academic text (2012) -
The researchers created a new drug delivery system using microcapsules that release medicine gradually over time.
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In his experiment, he added microcapsules to the fabric so that they could release fragrance when pressed.
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The skincare product contains tiny microcapsules that burst open to deliver vitamins directly into the skin.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Microcapsule starts with micro- meaning 'small', as in microscope, and ends with capsule meaning 'small container', so it is literally a tiny container that holds a substance and releases it in a controlled way.