nucleate

UK
/ˈnjuː.kli.eɪt/
US
/ˈnuː.kli.eɪt/

Translations

nucleateverb
nucleated
Past Simple
nucleated
Past Participle
nucleating
Gerund
UK
/ˈnjuː.kli.eɪt/
US
/ˈnuː.kli.eɪt/
nucléerTerme technique de physique et de chimie.
The particles began to nucleate around the dust in the atmosphere.
Les particules ont commencé à se nucléer autour de la poussière dans l’atmosphère.
nucleateadjective
more nucleate
Comp.
most nucleate
Super.
UK
/ˈnjuː.kli.eɪt/
US
/ˈnuː.kli.eɪt/
nuclééPhysique, biologie ; se dit d’une cellule, d’un tissu ou d’un phénomène comportant un noyau ou lié à la nucléation.
The nucleate cells were observed under the microscope.
Les cellules nucléées ont été observées au microscope.

Definitions

nucleateverb
To form into a nucleus or central point.
The particles began to nucleate around the dust in the atmosphere.
To act as a nucleus for condensation or crystallization.
The impurities in the solution helped to nucleate the formation of crystals.
To initiate or cause to form a nucleus.
The scientist was able to nucleate the reaction by adding a catalyst.
nucleateadjective
Having a nucleus or nuclei.
The nucleate cells were observed under the microscope.
Relating to or involving the process of nucleation.
The nucleate boiling process is crucial in heat transfer applications.