nucleate
verb
nu·cle·ate
| \ ˈnü-klē-ˌāt
, ˈnyü-\
, ˈnyü-\
nucleated;
nucleating
Definition of nucleate
2
: to act as a nucleus for
3
: to supply nuclei to
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Other Words from nucleate
nucleation
\ ˌnü-klē-ˈā-shən
, ˌnyü- \
noun
, ˌnyü- \
noun
nucleator
\ ˈnü-klē-ˌā-tər
, ˈnyü- \
noun
, ˈnyü- \
noun
Examples of nucleate in a Sentence
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At the Plate The study of these zinc oxide plates and how the plates nucleate and grow as secondary structures on zinc oxide surfaces contributes toward America’s goal of a clean, abundant and secure energy future. — Marissa Fessenden, Smithsonian, "Scientists Make Art From Objects Invisible to the Naked Eye," 28 Feb. 2017 Ozone forms from nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons through atmospheric chemical reactions that speed up with heat, while particulates nucleate around liquid droplets and can penetrate deeply into the lungs. — Jeffrey Marlow, WIRED, "Climate Change Will Be Hazardous to Your Health," 19 Nov. 2014 At the Plate The study of these zinc oxide plates and how the plates nucleate and grow as secondary structures on zinc oxide surfaces contributes toward America’s goal of a clean, abundant and secure energy future. — Marissa Fessenden, Smithsonian, "Scientists Make Art From Objects Invisible to the Naked Eye," 28 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nucleate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for nucleate
nucleate
verb
nu·cle·ate
| \ ˈn(y)ü-klē-ˌāt
\
\
nucleated;
nucleating