microencapsulation

[ mahy-kroh-en-kap-suh-ley-shuh n, -syoo- ]
/ ˌmaɪ kroʊ ɛnˈkæp səˈleɪ ʃən, -syʊ- /

noun Chemistry.

the process of enclosing chemical substances in microcapsules.

Origin of microencapsulation

1960–65; micro- + encapsulation