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capsulate

American  
[kap-suh-leyt, -lit, -syoo-] / ˈkæp səˌleɪt, -lɪt, -syʊ- /
Also capsulated

adjective

  1. enclosed in or formed into a capsule.

capsulate British  
/ -lɪt, ˈkæpsjʊˌleɪt /

adjective

  1. within or formed into a capsule

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Other Word Forms

  • capsulation noun

Etymology

Origin of capsulate

From the New Latin word capsulātus, dating back to 1660–70. See capsule, -ate 1

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