Inkapslat

Inkapslat is a term used in Swedish and other Germanic-language technical contexts to describe something that has been enclosed or surrounded by a capsule, shell, or protective layer. It functions as an adjective or past participle, indicating that an object or substance has undergone encapsulation.

Etymology and usage notes. The word derives from inkapsla, meaning to encapsulate, with the suffix -at. In Swedish technical literature, inkapslat can describe pharmaceutical formulations, biological preparations, or materials engineered to be released or protected by a capsule or coating.

Applications in various fields. In pharmacology and pharmaceutics, inkapslat läkemedel refers to drugs enclosed in polymer or other protective shells to control release, stability, or targeted delivery. In biology and pathology, inkapslad describes cells, tissues, or lesions that are surrounded by a capsule or fibrous membrane, such as an encapsulated tumor or cyst. In materials science and engineering, inkapslade microcapsules are used in coatings, self-healing materials, or composite systems to protect or release contents under specific conditions.

Language and translation. The concept is essentially the same as the English encapsulated, but inkapslat is primarily found in Swedish-language texts. When translating into English, inkapslat is typically rendered as encapsulated or encapsulated with a more specific phrase depending on context.

See also. Inkapsling, kapsel, capsule, microencapsulation.