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encapsulate

1 of 1verb
/ɪnˈkæpsjəleɪt/
Forms:encapsulates,encapsulating,encapsulated,encapsulated
1

to represent something in a short and brief manner

transitive
  • In her final remarks, the speaker encapsulated the key themes of the conference.
  • The executive summary encapsulated the main findings of the extensive market research.
  • The professor asked students to encapsulate their research findings in a one-page summary.
  • The journalist skillfully encapsulated the day's events in a concise news article.
2

to put inside a tiny container

transitive
  • To preserve the delicate specimen, the biologist encapsulated it in a tiny vial filled with preservative fluid.
  • The pharmacist encapsulated the precise dosage of medication in a small gelatin capsule for easy ingestion.
  • The perfume manufacturer encapsulated the fragrance molecules in microspheres for long-lasting scent diffusion.
  • The chemist encapsulated the volatile liquid in a microcapsule to prevent evaporation and maintain stability.
  • The scientist encapsulated a single drop of the experimental solution in a microfluidic device for analysis.