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The Britannica Dictionary time capsule 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• time capsule (noun)

time capsule noun plural time capsules time capsule noun plural time capsules Britannica Dictionary definition of TIME CAPSULE [count] : a container that is filled with things (such as newspapers or clothing) from the present time and that is meant to be opened by people at some time in the future ASK THE EDITOR

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