Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nucleate
verb
/ˈnjuː.kli.eɪt/
Definition
To form or cause to form a nucleus or nuclei; to provide with a nucleus.
Examples
- The ice crystals began to nucleate as the temperature dropped.
- When water vapor cools, it can nucleate on dust particles in the atmosphere.
Meaning
In scientific contexts, particularly in chemistry and biology, ‘nucleate’ refers to the process of forming a central point around which something grows or develops, often related to the formation of crystals or cellular structures.
Synonyms
- Initiate
- Seed
- Constitute
