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microencapsulation

The English word “microencapsulation” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied
  2. The encapsulation of small pieces of hazardous waste

Etymology

From micro- + encapsulation.

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