Definitions

1. verb

to form or become a nucleus; to gather together at a central point

“The cells nucleate and multiply rapidly.”

2. verb

to cause or form a nucleus or a central point

“The catalyst nucleates the chemical reaction.”

3. verb

to create or form a central part or a cluster of something

“The company nucleates a new business district in the city.”

4. noun

a central point or part of something

“The nucleate of the cell is responsible for its growth.”

5. noun

the central part of a cell or a molecule around which other parts are organized

“The nucleate of the atom is the dense core at its center.”