ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Nucleation

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌnukliˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Nucleation is a noun meaning (physics) The first stage of a phase transition in a small region.

Meaning

(physics) The first stage of a phase transition in a small region.

More Meanings

  1. (biology) The formation of cell nuclei.

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Related dictionary entries include training, genesis, seeding, crystallization, germination, coalescence.

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