encasement

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de placer quelque chose dans un coffret, une gaine ou une enveloppe protectrice, ou l'état de ce qui est ainsi enfermé.

A noun referring to the act or process of enclosing something within a case or covering.

1. Act of enclosingC1formal

   The process or action of placing something inside a protective covering or case.

   encastrement

   • The encasement of the artifact in glass preserved it for centuries.
   • Proper encasement of the wiring prevents electrical hazards.
   • The encasement of the building's foundation required special materials.

   Synonymesboxingcasingcontainmentenclosureenvelopmenthousingsheathingwrapping

2. Protective coveringC1formal

   A structure or material that surrounds and protects something.

   enveloppe protectrice

   • The phone's waterproof encasement kept it safe during the rain.
   • The steel encasement around the reactor is designed to contain radiation.
   • The encasement of the ancient scroll was made of lead.

   Synonymescasecasingcoveringenclosurehousingjacketsheathshellwrapper