noun🔗ShareCapsulesA membranous envelope."Some seeds are protected by capsules until they are ready to sprout. "Certaines graines sont protégées par des capsules jusqu'à ce qu'elles soient prêtes à germer.medicineanatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleA type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton."The gardener collected the dried poppy capsules, hoping to harvest the tiny seeds inside for planting next year. "Le jardinier a ramassé les capsules de pavot séchées, espérant récolter les minuscules graines à l'intérieur pour les planter l'année prochaine.plantseedfruitbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleA sporangium, especially in bryophytes."The tiny capsules at the tips of the moss plants released their spores into the wind. "Les minuscules capsules au bout des plants de mousse ont libéré leurs spores dans le vent.plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleA tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver"The doctor pointed to the diagram and explained that the kidneys have tough capsules protecting them. "Le médecin a montré le diagramme et a expliqué que les reins ont des capsules résistantes qui les protègent.organanatomyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMembrane, capsuleA membrane that surrounds the eyeball"The biology textbook described how capsules protect the delicate inner structures of our eyes. "Le manuel de biologie décrivait comment les capsules protègent les structures internes délicates de nos yeux.anatomyorganphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleA detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space."The astronauts safely returned to Earth in their space capsules after a long mission to the moon. "Les astronautes sont retournés sur Terre en toute sécurité dans leurs capsules spatiales après une longue mission sur la lune.technologyspacevehiclepartmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGéluleA small container containing a dose of medicine."I take two vitamin capsules every morning with breakfast. "Je prends deux gélules de vitamines tous les matins au petit-déjeuner.medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGélules, capsulesIn a brief, condensed or compact form"The news report offered only capsules of information, leaving out many details. "Le reportage ne proposait que des capsules d'informations, omettant de nombreux détails.styletypeappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleThe covering — formerly lead or tin, now often plastic — over the cork at the top of the wine bottle."The winery used shiny red capsules to seal their newest bottles of wine. "La cave a utilisé des capsules rouges brillantes pour sceller ses nouvelles bouteilles de vin.drinkitemfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoupelle, capsuleA small clay saucer for roasting or melting samples of ores, etc.; a scorifier."The assayer carefully placed the crushed ore sample into the capsules before heating them in the furnace to determine its gold content. "L'essayeur a soigneusement placé l'échantillon de minerai broyé dans les coupelles avant de les chauffer dans le four pour déterminer sa teneur en or.materialutensilchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleA small, shallow evaporating dish, usually of porcelain."The lab technician poured the liquid sample into several porcelain capsules to evaporate the excess water and concentrate the solids for analysis. "Le technicien de laboratoire a versé l'échantillon liquide dans plusieurs capsules de porcelaine pour évaporer l'excès d'eau et concentrer les solides pour l'analyse.utensilmaterialchemistryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCapsuleA small cup or shell, often of metal, for a percussion cap, cartridge, etc."The antique revolver uses small capsules to hold the percussion caps that ignite the gunpowder. "Le revolver antique utilise de petites capsules pour contenir les amorces qui enflamment la poudre à canon.parttechnicalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading