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nucleate

verb

/ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

cluster, gather, condense, crystallize

disperse, scatter

nucleate crystals, nucleate cells, nucleate structure

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Extend the application of a method or conclusion to an unknown situation by assuming existing trends...

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe