CAPSULE


Meaning of CAPSULE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kæpsju:l, AM kæps(ə)l ]

( capsules)

1.

A capsule is a very small tube containing powdered or liquid medicine, which you swallow.

...cod liver oil capsules...

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2.

A capsule is a small container with a drug or other substance inside it, which is used for medical or scientific purposes.

They first implanted capsules into the animals’ brains...

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3.

A space capsule is the part of a spacecraft in which people travel, and which often separates from the main rocket.

A Russian space capsule is currently orbiting the Earth.

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