Latin is where we find the etymological origin of the term embed. Specifically, it derives from the word “incrustare”, which is a verb that is formed from the sum of two lexical components of that language: the prefix “in-”, which among other things means “inwards”. , and the noun “custra”, which is synonymous with “scab”.
The term embed has several meanings recognized in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ). The concept can be used to refer to fitting or embedding an element in a hard surface .
Adjust, crimp, introduce, embed, encyst or embed are also other words that function as synonyms for embed. On the contrary, among its antonyms we find terms such as disembedding or removing.
In the field of art and decoration, therefore, inlaying consists of inserting a metal, a mineral or another element into a different material . Inlays are common in jewelry: a gold ring may be inlaid with diamonds, to name one possibility.
A mineral crust can become embedded in a surface through substances that are dissolved in water . When something is exposed to hard water for a long time , it is common for limescale to occur.
In the same way, we have to establish that the term in question is also used in the computer field. Thus, for example, it can be used to show that an image has been embedded in a PDF file or that a video has been embedded in a Power Point presentation.
The accumulation of plants, animals or microorganisms on a wet surface, meanwhile, is called biological fouling . It is common for certain organisms to become embedded in the hulls of ships, causing various problems.
In colloquial language, the notion of embedding is usually used to name what happens when one body violently penetrates another or adheres to it. For example: “When he ran out of brakes, the driver could not avoid driving the car into the house,” “A strong shot with his left leg allowed the Moroccan player to drive the ball into the rival team's goal and score the team's first goal.” encounter” , “The dentist will be in charge of embedding the false tooth as soon as the swelling is reduced” .
Embedding can even be linked to symbolic elements: “I will repeat this to you so many times that I will embed the idea in your mind,” “I don't know how to embed subtitles in this digital video.”
In addition, we must not overlook that there is also a type of lights called embeddable. We are referring to halogens and LED devices that receive that name because they are placed recessed in the ceiling.
Both models for interior and exterior homes, there are devices of this type that have among their advantages that they are modern, that opt for a discreet and minimalist style, that have a long useful life or that offer optimal quality of lighting for any space in the one they meet.