noun
- plural of nucleation; the processes by which nuclei form in a substance, especially the initial formation of crystals, bubbles, or droplets from a solution or vapor
Usage: scientific; chemistry; physics
Examples
- The scientist studied multiple nucleations occurring simultaneously in the supersaturated solution.
- Ice nucleations in clouds are essential for precipitation formation.
- The researcher observed different nucleations at various temperature points.
- Crystal nucleations began when the solution reached the critical concentration.
- Multiple nucleations created a complex pattern in the crystallizing material.
- The study focused on nucleations in polymer solutions under different conditions.