Capsulizing

/ˈkæp.sjə.laɪ.zɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The action or process of putting something into a capsule or summarizing it into a compact form.

Etymology

Present participle of capsulize, using the -ing suffix to indicate ongoing action. This form became common in pharmaceutical and scientific writing throughout the 20th century.

Kelly Says

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, the process of 'capsulizing' medicines is incredibly precise—machines can fill thousands of capsules per hour with exact dosages, which is why your headache reliever is always the same strength.

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