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a dry, hard covering type of fruit that splits open to release seeds, such as in poppy seeds or okra
What is a "capsule"?
A capsule is a type of dry fruit that develops from the ovary of a flower. It typically consists of several compartments, each containing seeds. Capsules can vary in size, shape, and texture depending on the plant species. When mature, capsules split open to release the seeds inside. This method of dispersal allows seeds to spread and germinate in new areas. Capsules are found in a wide range of plants, including poppies, irises, and milkweeds, and they play a vital role in the reproduction and propagation of these species.
a small container, especially in a round and cylindrical shape
a type of small, rounded drug that has medicine inside, which when swallowed releases its medical substance
a pressurized compartment within a spacecraft designed to carry astronauts, instruments, or cargo, capable of sustaining life in outer space
a pilot's seat in an airplane that can be forcibly ejected in the case of an emergency; then the pilot descends by parachute
a structure that encloses a body part
a shortened version of a written work
a dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses
to summarize or present something in a concise, compact form
to seal or contain something within a small, compact shell or container (e.g., medication, objects)
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