nucleate
adjective
having a nucleus.
nucleation
-
a word derived from
nucleate.
Example Sentences
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That creates a basic trade-off between nucleation, the initial formation of droplets, and droplet mobility.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
That process begins at a nucleation site, a surface where ice crystals can start forming.
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
Diamonds could not be grown at all without the addition of silicon, which suggests that silicon may be involved in the initial nucleation of diamond.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
This is a process called microtubule nucleation, which is like laying the foundation stones of a bridge.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
