To completely enclose or surround something in a protective case or covering.
From en- (to put in) + case (from Old French casse, from Latin capsa meaning 'box' or 'container'). The meaning has remained consistent from its origin in the 16th century.
Insects like mosquitoes encase their eggs in protective pods that can survive freezing, drying, and even some pesticides—it's an amazing evolutionary strategy that's made them incredibly hard to eliminate completely.
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