Definition of capsule - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
pill shellsmall container for medicine or other substances
- She swallowed the capsule with water.
2.
spaceTECH. component of a spacecraft for crew or cargoTECH.
- The astronauts returned to Earth in the capsule.
3.
botanyTECH. part of a plant that holds seeds or sporesTECH.
- The capsule of the poppy releases seeds when it dries.
4.
writingconcise summary or version of something
- The book's capsule on the back cover intrigued me.
5.
body liningTECH. fibrous or membranous structure enclosing an organTECH.
- The kidney is protected by a tough capsule.
6.
wineDated thin metal cover over a wine bottle corkDated
- She removed the capsule before opening the wine.
Verb
1.
communicationsummarize a complex subject in a concise form
- She capsuled the entire lecture in a few sentences..
2.
packagingenclose something in a small sealed container
- They decided to capsule the time-sensitive material.
3.
medicalTECH. form medicine into capsulesTECH.
- The pharmacist will capsule the powder for you.
Images of capsule
small container for medicine or other substances 
component of a spacecraft for crew or cargo 
part of a plant that holds seeds or spores 
thin metal cover over a wine bottle cork
Expressions with capsule
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container storing objects for future discovery
The school buried a time capsule containing items from 2020.
type of hotel with small sleeping pods
He stayed in a capsule hotel during his trip to Tokyo.
small space for sleeping
He booked a sleeping capsule at the airport.
brief critique or evaluation
She wrote a capsule review of the restaurant for the local paper.
minimal set of key garments chosen to mix and match easily
She built a capsule wardrobe with basics that work for every season.
rigid shell filled with medicine powder or pellets for swallowing
The doctor prescribed a hard capsule to be taken twice daily.
part of a plant that holds seeds
The seed capsule burst open, releasing the seeds.
spacecraft for scientific exploration in space
The space capsule collected data from the distant planet.
thin double membrane around a nephron's glomerulus
The glomerulus is encased by Bowman's capsule.
small gelatin shell filled with medicine or supplement to swallow
The doctor prescribed a gelatin capsule to take with water after meals.
double-walled cup surrounding the glomerulus in the kidney
The glomerular capsule filters blood to form urine..
thin membrane surrounding the lens of the eye
The lens capsule must remain intact during cataract surgery..
Origin of capsule
Latin, capsula (small box)
Terms with capsule included in their meaning
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containment
enclosed in a capsule or container
physical
enclose something in a capsule or container
lighting
high-intensity lamp that uses a gas-filled capsule
containment
place someone or something inside a small detachable capsule
drug
capsule of amyl nitrite used recreationally
biology
enclosing or containing like a capsule
equipment
small dye-filled capsule used as a projectile in the game
drugs
type of amphetamine capsule known as black bomber
plant
spore-producing capsule in mosses
plant
having two capsules or a capsule with two parts
botany
inflated papery seed capsule from a woody shrub
agriculture
rounded seed capsule of cotton or flax
abr: capsule
small container for medicine or supplement
containment
enclose something in a capsule
biology
enclosed in a capsule
enclosure
enclosed in a capsule or shell
medical
enclosing a drug in a capsule
packaging
enclose something in a capsule or container
medical
inflammation of a joint capsule
medical
enclose a substance in a capsule
capsule
form in which the medication is available
biology
cell in cnidarians containing a stinging capsule
plant
central column in the capsule of mosses
containment
enclosing something in a capsule or container
Examples of capsule in a sentence
He took a vitamin capsule every morning. The capsule detached from the main rocket. Scientists examined the capsule for any damage. The plant's capsule burst open, scattering seeds. Each capsule contains numerous tiny spores. The brochure offers a capsule of the museum's history.
His capsule review praised the film's performances. The capsule around the liver is thin. Each joint is surrounded by a capsule. The capsule was intricately designed with the winery's logo. Collectors often seek bottles with unique capsules. He capsuled the novel into a brief summary. The report capsuled the findings of the research. Scientists plan to capsule the new drug for trials. The company will capsule the product for distribution. The laboratory capsules the herbal mixture. Can the technician capsule this prescription?
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- French:gélule, résumer, ...
- German:Kapsel, zusammenfassen, ...
- Italian:capsula, riassumere, ...
- Spanish:cápsula, resumir, ...
- Portuguese:cápsula, sintetizar, ...
- Chinese:胶囊, 概括, ...
- Japanese:カプセル, 要約する, ...
- Arabic:كَبْسُولَة, لَخَّصَ, ...
- Hebrew:קַפְּסוּלָה, לְתַמְצֵת, ...
- Russian:капсула, резюмировать, ...
- Ukrainian:капсула, синтезувати, ...
- Hindi:कैप्सूल, सारांशित करना, ...
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