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microencapsulation

mi·cro·en·cap·su·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-en-kap-suh-ley-shuh n, -syoo-]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊ ɛnˈkæp səˈleɪ ʃən, -syʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mahy-kroh-en-kap-suh-ley-shuh n, -syoo-]
    • /ˌmaɪ kroʊ ɛnˈkæp səˈleɪ ʃən, -syʊ-/

Definitions of microencapsulation word

  • noun microencapsulation the process of enclosing chemical substances in microcapsules. 1
  • noun microencapsulation a process in which tiny particles or droplets of a substance are separately encapsulated for controlled release: used to prolong the action of drugs, solidify liquids, etc. 0
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Origin of microencapsulation

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; micro- + encapsulation

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Parts of speech for Microencapsulation

noun
adjective
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adverb
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microencapsulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

microencapsulation usage trend in Literature

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