encapsulated

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adjective

en·​cap·​su·​lat·​ed in-ˈkap-sə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce encapsulated (audio)
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1
: surrounded by a gelatinous or membranous envelope
encapsulated water bacteria
2
: condensed

encapsulated

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past tense and past participle of encapsulate

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This renewing night cream uses encapsulated retinol, niacinamide, and ceramides to mildly exfoliate and balance the skin barrier by the morning. — Sara Klausing, Men's Health, 13 Nov. 2022

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First Known Use

Adjective

1894, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of encapsulated was in 1894

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“Encapsulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encapsulated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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encapsulated

adjective
en·​cap·​su·​lat·​ed
: surrounded by a gelatinous or membranous envelope
an encapsulated drug
encapsulated bacteria

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