1. In dentistry, covering or enveloping wholly or in part an object such as a denture, tooth, wax form, crown, etc., with a refractory investment material before curing, soldering, or casting. 2. In psychoanalysis, allocating to or charging an object with psychic energy or cathexis.
- vacuum i. the i. of a pattern utilizing a vacuum to remove trapped air from the investment material.
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in·vest·ing (in-vestґing) 1. the act or process of covering or enveloping wholly or in part an object, such as a denture, tooth, wax form, or crown with a refractory investment material before curing, soldering, or casting. 2. the covering or enveloping of a tissue or part by another tissue, such as a fascia.Medical dictionary. 2011.