nucleate
Americanadjective
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
adjective
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of nucleate
First recorded in 1860–65, nucleate is from the Latin word nucleātus having a kernel or stone. See nucleus, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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The research team delved deeply into possible mechanisms for diamonds to nucleate and grow under these new conditions.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024
Just as water must cool below freezing before ice can nucleate, researchers have suggested iron can’t solidify directly into its hexagonal form unless it is nearly 1000 K cooler than the inner core.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 30, 2022
So I think it’s artistic license to suggest that that could nucleate some fireworks.
From The Verge • Dec. 17, 2021
Dark energy also destabilizes the system and causes universes to nucleate out like raindrops in a cloud.
From Scientific American • Aug. 6, 2012
In areas that have been collectivized there has been some effort to remove buildings from productive land and to nucleate the villages.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.
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