capsules
Pronunciación: [ˈkæp.suːlz]
Contexto: «medicine»
(noun) a small container or pill that holds medicine. Capsules are used to help people take their medicine more easily. They can be swallowed whole or opened to mix with food.
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The doctor gave me capsules to help with my cold, and they work really well.
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I don't like taking capsules because they are hard for me to swallow.
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Can you bring the capsules from the medicine cabinet?
Contexto: «space exploration»
(noun) a type of spacecraft that carries astronauts or cargo into space. These capsules are designed to protect the people or things inside from the harsh environment of space.
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The launch of the space capsule was a huge success, sending astronauts to the International Space Station.
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The older capsules were not as safe as the new ones being used today.
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What is the purpose of the space capsule during the mission?
Contexto: «science»
(noun) a small, sealed container that holds something, like seeds or chemicals. Scientists use capsules to keep things safe and separate until they are needed.
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The lab technician used capsules to store the samples for the experiment.
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The broken capsule leaked its contents all over the counter.
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How many capsules do we need for the experiment?