embedded

Etymology

verb

1. simple past and past participle of embed

adj

1. Part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into; deep-rooted.
   Near Maldonado I saw estuary shells of recent species embedded in clay, and raised above the level of a neighbouring fresh-water lake. 1839-1843, Charles Darwin, The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Beagle
   That is, a program which will execute in an embedded target computer is developed on a host computer which offers extensive support facilities. 1980, Stoneman requirements
2. Partially buried in concrete or planted in earth.