Definitions

1. noun

The process or state of forming a nucleus, especially the formation of a crystal or a solid from a liquid or a solution.

“The rapid nucleation of water vapor led to the formation of ice crystals.”

2. noun

The central or most important part of something, such as a cell or a particle.

“The nucleation of the cell led to the propagation of the disease.”

3. verb

To form a nucleus, especially the formation of a crystal or a solid from a liquid or a solution.

“The solution began to nucleate, forming a solid precipitate.”

4. verb

To form the central or most important part of something, such as a cell or a particle.

“The cell nucleated, leading to the propagation of the disease.”