gelcap

noun

gel·​cap ˈjel-ˌkap How to pronounce gelcap (audio)
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: a capsule-shaped tablet coated with gelatin for easy swallowing

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These capsules are similar to gelcap pills and deliver enormous amounts of THC in a small package. — Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024

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First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gelcap was in 1986

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gelcap

noun
gel·​cap ˈjel-ˌkap How to pronounce gelcap (audio)
: a capsule-shaped tablet coated with gelatin for easy swallowing

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