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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. physics
  3. physical phenomena
  4. encapsulation
  5. bioencapsulation

Preferred term

bioencapsulation

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The coating of tissues or biological active substances in semipermeable membranes or specialized coatings which allows for extended shelf life, increased effectiveness and controlled release.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/228596

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