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microencapsulation

microencapsulation

1 8.9
To cover tiny pieces or drops with a thin coating to protect them and control release
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊˌɛnkæpˈsʌleɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: microencapsulación
  • Advances in microencapsulation have improved the delivery of certain medications.

Examples

  • The company uses microencapsulation to protect sensitive ingredients in its food products.

  • The process of microencapsulation is widely used in pharmaceuticals.

  • Researchers are exploring microencapsulation to control the release of fertilizers in agriculture.

  • Researchers are studying microencapsulation techniques for food preservation.

  • The pharmaceutical industry often uses microencapsulation to protect sensitive ingredients in drug formulations.

  • Researchers are investigating how microencapsulation can improve the stability of probiotics in food products.

  • In cosmetics, microencapsulation helps to deliver active ingredients gradually for better skin absorption.

Synonyms

encapsulation
vsmicroencapsulation
2 6.8

Putting something inside a small container to protect or hold it

is narrower, used for small particles with thin coating to protect and control release

How Small

microencapsulation
  • Specialized
1 8.9

Surface Forms

microencapsulation singular
microencapsulations plural

Morphology

microencapsulation = encapsulation (transparent) = micro + en + capsul + ation

The word is formed by adding micro- to the already compositional noun encapsulation, so the small-scale enclosing meaning is straightforward.

Etymology

The word microencapsulation breaks into micro- meaning 'small' and capsule meaning 'a small container', just like in microphone and a medicine capsule. So, microencapsulation is the process of putting very small particles or drops into tiny capsules to protect them or control when they are released.