nucleate
adjective
having a nucleus.
nucleation
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a word derived from
nucleate.
Example Sentences
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If those nucleation sites are absent, water can remain liquid even after it has been cooled below its normal freezing point.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
As crystallization proceeds, the pre-deposited nanocrystals act as numerous nucleation centers, accelerating and directing the formation of the perovskite layer.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026
This increase promotes ice nucleation in clouds in the lower troposphere, weakening the efficiency of clouds to contain more liquid droplets and fewer ice crystals as the Arctic warms.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2024
The microstructural features relevant to the coercivity and nucleation of magnetization reversal were revealed.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 26, 2024
This analysis revealed that as γ-TuRC starts the nucleation process and as the microtubule begins to form, it cleverly changes its shape.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
