embedded embedded /ɛmˈbɛdɪd/

adjective

1. () Enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass  ( embedded )
   enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
    Found pebbles embedded in the silt
   found pebbles embedded in the silt
    Stone containing many embedded fossils
   stone containing many embedded fossils
    Peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp
   peach and plum seeds embedded in a sweet edible pulp
   
2. Inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole  ( embedded )
   inserted as an integral part of a surrounding whole
    Confused by the embedded Latin quotations
   confused by the embedded Latin quotations
    An embedded subordinate clause
   an embedded subordinate clause
   

 embed embed /ɪmˈbɛd/

verb

1. () Fix or set securely or deeply  ( engraft , implant , embed , imbed , plant )
   fix or set securely or deeply
    He planted a knee in the back of his opponent
   He planted a knee in the back of his opponent
    The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum
   The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum
   
2. Attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war  ( embed )
   attach to, as a journalist to a military unit when reporting on a war
    The young reporter was embedded with the Third Division
   The young reporter was embedded with the Third Division