Microencapsulation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Microencapsulation is a noun meaning (chemistry) A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied.
Meaning
(chemistry) A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied.
More Meanings
- The encapsulation of small pieces of hazardous waste
Word Forms
- microencapsulations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nanoencapsulation, photoencapsulation, macroencapsulation, capsulization, entrapment, micellization.
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