encapsulation

Definition

The act of enclosing in a capsule; the growth of a membrane around (any part) so as to enclose it in a capsule.

Etymology

From en- + capsule + -ation or encapsulate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "Recent studies demonstrate that encapsulation of the healing agent provides successive repair by reducing the capsules’ diameter to the material granulometry [2] and by casting them through materials compatible to concrete (i.e., [3])."