encasement

[ en-keys-muhnt ]

noun
  1. the act of encasing.

  2. the state of being encased.

  1. something that encases; case.

Origin of encasement

1
First recorded in 1735–45; encase + -ment
  • Also in·case·ment [in-keys-muhnt] /ɪnˈkeɪs mənt/ .

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