Capsule

Word CAPSULE
Character 7
Hyphenation cap sule
Pronunciations /ˈkæpsjuːl/

Definitions and meanings of "Capsule"

What do we mean by capsule?

A small soluble container, usually made of gelatin, that encloses a dose of an oral medicine or a vitamin. noun

A fibrous, membranous, or fatty sheath that encloses an organ or part, such as the sac surrounding the kidney or the fibrous tissues that surround a joint. noun

A polysaccharide outer shell enveloping certain bacteria. noun

A dry dehiscent fruit that develops from two or more united carpels. noun

The thin-walled, spore-containing structure of mosses and related plants. noun

A space capsule. noun

A brief summary; a condensation. noun

Highly condensed; very brief. adjective

Very small; compact. adjective

To enclose in or furnish with a capsule. transitive verb

To condense or summarize. transitive verb

A small casing, envelop, covering, etc., natural or artificial, usually thin or membranous; a cover or container of some small object or quantity of matter. Specifically. noun

In botany, a dehiscent pod or seed-vessel, either membranous or woody, composed of two or more carpels, which at maturity becomes dry and opens by regular valves corresponding in number to the carpels, or twice as numerous. noun

In chem.: A small saucer made of clay for roasting samples of ores, or for melting them. noun

A small shallow vessel made of Berlin ware, platinum, etc., for evaporations, solutions, and the like. noun

In anatomy and zoology, a membrane or ligament inclosing some part or organ as in a bag or sac; a saccular envelop or investment: as, the capsule of the crystalline lens of the eye; the capsule of a joint, as the hip. noun

In anatomy, some part or organ likened to a capsule: as, the adrenal capsules. noun

In Protozoa, the included perforated test of a radiolarian. noun

In entomology, a horny case inclosing the eggs of an insect, as those of the cockroach. Also called oötheca. noun

A membranous envelope.

A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.

A sporangium, especially in bryophytes.

A tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver

A membrane that surrounds the eyeball

A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.

A small container containing a dose of medicine.

In a brief, condensed or compact form

The covering — formerly lead or tin, now often plastic — over the cork at the top of the wine bottle.

A small clay saucer for roasting or melting samples of ores, etc.; a scorifier.

A small, shallow evaporating dish, usually of porcelain.

A small cup or shell, often of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc.

Synonym for drugs in pillform. Urban Dictionary

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1. To turn an otherwise dull moment into a capslock moment. 2. To sum up a person/event/thing in a capslock fashion. 3. If your already writing in caps, you put the caps on a high level font as to be heard louder. Urban Dictionary

A typical Capsule Hotel is composed of two major sections; a public lounge space including bathing, and the other is a private space where the sleeping rooms (capsules) are arranged. The actual sleeping room is a capsule unit made of reinforced plastic and designed in the image of a jet airplane's cockpit. In the capsule unit, all the required amenities are provided; TV, radio, alarm clock, adjustable lighting... almost everything is provided! Every device is within your reach and you can control everything in a sleeping position. Urban Dictionary

An intriguing marriage of technology and religion imagined in 1972 by prog rock outfit Genesis, In "Supper's Ready" from the album Foxtrot. Urban Dictionary

(n) aka Racecar. Urban Dictionary

Capsules containing MDMA methylenedioxymethamphetamine it is a synthetic, psychoactive drug that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. It produces an energizing effect as well as feelings of euphoria emotional warmth and distortions in time perception and tactile experiences. Urban Dictionary

Any halucinogenic drug. Refers to the halucinations you experience while under the influence of halucinogens, as they can be like dream, but in a conscious state. Also a song by the band "At The Drive-In". Urban Dictionary

Time capsuling is talking or teaching someone younger about the past. Urban Dictionary

The term for a car that has been left unvented after hot-boxing, which results in an immediate contact high upon re-entry. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Capsule

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The word "capsule" in example sentences

SCOTT SIMON, host: Now, different kind of time capsule - Chad Matheny, a Los Angeles-based musician who records under the name Emperor X, his capsule is a cassette of his music and he buries it in the ground, then tells his fans to find it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

With respect Bernie, Constellation isn't a stunt, a capsule is the best vehicle for returning safely from the moon and mars especially with the Ballistic speeds involved. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I believe a capsule is the most cost effect means of access to LEO. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The little picture of the capsule is actually 'in the background' and not threatened by the visually impressive falling debris. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A billion in a capsule is the minimum recommended. ❋ Steve Carper (2008)

Here in a capsule is the dilemma that confronts all Canadian universities, but that looms up most insistently, I almost said, most menacingly, at the University of Toronto: how do we preserve the University as a place of learning, scholarship, and research when it must adapt itself, during the course of the next few years, to doubled enrolment. ❋ Unknown (1958)

Even if a Shuttle-based or EELV-based launch vehicle can be readied for service in the next 2-3 years, an Orion capsule is still no more than a concept and probably 6-8 years away at best, even with its mission requirements reduced, with the existing management in place. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The state could lose 1,000 jobs if the capsule is canceled. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If a capsule is simple and cheaper than a "spaceplane", then why do a spaceplace? ❋ Unknown (2009)

"We always had hope that they would be alive and now to see the capsule is exciting," said Carolina Lobos, 26, daughter of Franklin Lobos, a former football star now trapped underground. ❋ Jonathan Franklin (2010)

However in my opinion at the present time a much less costly, simpler, and straight forward capsule is the way to go. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The capsule is about half-a-meter wide and includes an oxygen supply and a phone to communicate with rescue crews on the surface. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The scientists – lined up on the tarmac to study a time capsule from the future – had assured everybody that none of the crew could still be alive. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Measurements of the thyroid are taken two to four hours after the capsule is given and again the following day. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The "advantage" of a capsule is that somehow it does not care! ❋ Unknown (2009)

The rescue capsule is expected to rotate 350 degrees some 10 to 12 times through curves in the 28-inch-diameter escape hole on its way up, he added. ❋ AP (2010)

Perhaps this capsule is resonating, magnifying the tapping. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Yo], you [got] any capsules? ❋ FeelGoodMerchant (2009)

People are [jealous] of the [capsules] in [high school], simply because they aren't them. ❋ Eggplantmama (2009)

[Ex]) To [type] your 'lecture on fossilization pamphlet' in [all caps]. To capsulate your day. ❋ Sanji09 (2007)

For the numerous business people working hard until after midnight and who miss their train, and for all the people coming to [Tokyo] on a short [business trip], or holiday; young and old, men and women, a wide range of people stay at [Capsule] hotels in Tokyo. ❋ Dancing With Fire (2011)

And even though I'm [feeling good] / Something tells [me I'd] better / [Activate] my prayer capsule. ❋ Fearman (2007)

"Did you see the [Hammah] [ek]?" "Which one?" "The blue [escape capsule] giving the D to all the other racecars" ❋ MsE36 (2016)

mdma capsules, [extacy], [ketamine], [heroin], speed ❋ Hainsey (2009)

Dude1: Hey, you're acting kinda wierd, man. Dude2: You know that last tab of acid I was saving? Dude1: Yeah? Dude2: I [dropped it]. Dude1: Far out, man. You took a [sleepwalk] [capsule]? ❋ Crapper McGee (2004)

I was playing a standup [Pac-Man] game and got the [high score], I did some [time capsuling] with my kid how to plug high score initials in. ❋ ShimSham (2018)

Liam entered his car after [Colson] and Walter had [hotboxed] it, and got wicked [baked on] his trip to the grocery (due to this time capsule). ❋ Whoareyouwhoareyouwhoareyouwho (2010)

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