nonencapsulated
/ˌnɑnɪnˈkæpsəˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Not enclosed or sealed within a capsule or container.
- In biology class, we studied nonencapsulated bacteria that lack a protective outer layer.
- Nonencapsulated wires are more exposed to damage than those with protective coating.
- The medicine is available in both encapsulated and nonencapsulated forms.