unencapsulated en · ADJ · etymology 1
Etymology
From un- + encapsulated.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Not encapsulated; not encased in a capsule.
Friable asbestos is dry asbestos unencapsulated which is readily crumbable and has the potential of becoming airborne.
1988, United States. Federal Labor Relations Authority, Decisions of the Federal Labor Relations Authority, page 863: