What does "microencapsulation" mean?

A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied

What is a synonym for "microencapsulation"?

Common synonyms include: capsuling.

noun

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Noun

1
A process in which tiny capsules of one substance are embedded in another so as to be released when force is applied countable, uncountable
2
The encapsulation of small pieces of hazardous waste countable, uncountable

From micro- + encapsulation.