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  • noun Plural form of microcapsule.

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Examples

  • The smell comes from odoriferous oils enclosed in microcapsules.

    New Bicycle Helmet Stinks After An Impact | Impact Lab 2010

  • "Furthermore the unique functional properties of proteins alleviate the feasibility to control the capsule size of protein-based microcapsules, which is of high importance regarding the sensory impact of microcapsules in final food products," added Heidebach, Forst, and Kulozik.

    FoodNavigator RSS 2009

  • Researchers created microcapsules a mere 10 microns across, filled with a liquid metal alloy.

    Week in Ideas: Christopher Shea 2012

  • Chip, Heal Thyself Jason Lee ANATOMY OF A RUPTURE: A circuit top breaks, cracking microcapsules filled with a liquid metal alloy.

    Week in Ideas: Christopher Shea 2012

  • The microcapsules need to be made even tinier before they can be commercially applied, but the approach could also lead to batteries that fix themselves.

    Week in Ideas: Christopher Shea 2012

  • Insuladd An additive consisting of hollow ceramic microcapsules that turn ordinary paint into insulation.

    10 Best NASA Spinoffs By Katharine Gammon 2008

  • PRP Powder Beeswax microcapsules that absorb oil and float at the surface to help clean up spills.

    10 Best NASA Spinoffs By Katharine Gammon 2008

  • E Ink's electronic ink consists of plastic microcapsules that contain a certain ratio of dark dye to white paint chips.

    Now, Really Movable Type 2008

  • Insuladd An additive consisting of hollow ceramic microcapsules that turn ordinary paint into insulation.

    10 Best NASA Spinoffs 2008

  • PRP Powder Beeswax microcapsules that absorb oil and float at the surface to help clean up spills.

    10 Best NASA Spinoffs 2008

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