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Nucleate: meaning, definitions and examples

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nucleate

 

[ หˆnjuหklษชeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific process

To nucleate means to initiate the formation of a nucleus in a physical process, typically referring to the beginning of a phase transition in materials. This can involve the clustering of particles into a new phase, such as the formation of ice crystals in freezing water.

Synonyms

create, form, initiate.

Examples of usage

  • Water will nucleate ice at 0 degrees Celsius.
  • The nucleate process generates the initial particles needed for snow formation.
  • Nucleating agents can be added to plastics to improve their crystallization.
  • The process can nucleate at the surfaces of containers.

Translations

Translations of the word "nucleate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nucleado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅเคฏเฅ‚เค•เฅเคฒเคฟเคฏเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nukleiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nukleat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝัƒะบะปะตะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nukleat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ ธๅฝขๆˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nucleรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nucleado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nรผkleat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ต ํ˜•์„ฑํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nukleรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nukleรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ ธๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nukleat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kjarna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝำ™ัƒะบะปะตะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒฃแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nukleat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nucleado

Etymology

The term 'nucleate' originates from the Latin word 'nucleus', meaning 'kernel' or 'core'. The transition of the word into the scientific lexicon occurred during the 19th century, as advancements in chemistry and physics necessitated more precise terminology to describe processes involving atomic and molecular structures. Nucleation specifically became a pivotal concept in the study of phase transitions, detailing how certain conditions lead to the spontaneous formation of a new phase, such as gas to liquid or liquid to solid states. The versatile application of nucleation spans various scientific fields, including meteorology, materials science, and biology, expounding on phenomena like crystal growth in ice formation or the condensation of vapor in clouds.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,480, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.