inglobate

/ɪŋˈɡloʊ.beɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to envelop or surround completely, typically in a fluid or a gas

“The fog will inglobate the city by nightfall.”

2. verb

to form or become a sphere or a globe, typically as a result of being enveloped

“The droplets of water inglobated around the center, forming a small sphere.”

3. noun

a sphere or globe formed by the envelopment of something

“The inglobate of water was suspended in the air.”

Synonyms

  • encase
  • envelop
  • surround

Antonyms

  • detach
  • expose