noun🔗ShareA membranous envelope."The scientist examined the small capsule containing the bacteria. "biologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton."The farmer harvested the cotton, carefully collecting the capsule that held the fluffy fibers and seeds inside. "fruitplantseedbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sporangium, especially in bryophytes."The moss plant's capsule held the tiny spores. "biologyplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver"The doctor explained that the patient's kidney was encased in a tough capsule. "anatomyorganphysiologymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA membrane that surrounds the eyeball"The doctor examined the patient's capsule, checking for any inflammation. "anatomyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space."The astronauts prepared for their mission, carefully checking the capsule's life support systems. "technologyvehiclespacenauticalmachinemilitarysciencepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small container containing a dose of medicine."My doctor prescribed a capsule for my cough. "medicinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn a brief, condensed or compact form"The teacher's instructions were in a capsule summary, covering the main points of the lesson. "styletypeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe covering — formerly lead or tin, now often plastic — over the cork at the top of the wine bottle."The winemaker carefully removed the capsule from the bottle before uncorking it. "drinkitemfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small clay saucer for roasting or melting samples of ores, etc.; a scorifier."The chemist used a small capsule to melt the ore sample in the lab. "utensilmaterialchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small, shallow evaporating dish, usually of porcelain."The chemistry student heated the solution in a porcelain capsule to evaporate the water. "utensilchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small cup or shell, often of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc."The mechanic carefully removed the capsule from the old shotgun shell. "parttechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo form (medicine, etc.) into capsules."The pharmacist capsule the vitamin pills for easier swallowing. "medicinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo encapsulate or summarize."The teacher encapsulated the main points of the history lesson in a short capsule. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
