Unencapsulated

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of unencapsulate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not encapsulated; not encased in a capsule. not-comparable

    "Friable asbestos is dry asbestos unencapsulated which is readily crumbable and has the potential of becoming airborne."

Example

More examples

"Friable asbestos is dry asbestos unencapsulated which is readily crumbable and has the potential of becoming airborne."

Etymology

From un- + encapsulated.

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