1. enclosed in or having a capsule; enclosed in a membrane or shell
Usage: often used in medical and biological contexts

1. to enclose in or as if in a capsule
Usage: transitive verb

Examples

• The bacteria formed a capsulate structure for protection.
• The pharmaceutical company decided to capsulate the medication in a gelatin shell.
• Capsulate seeds are better protected from environmental damage.
• The process will capsulate the active ingredient to improve absorption.
• Some viruses have a capsulate outer layer made of protein.