nucleation
/ˌnukliˈeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of forming a nucleus or starting point around which something grows or develops.
- The nucleation of ice crystals in clouds is essential for snow to form.
- The nucleation of a new business often begins with a single innovative idea.
- In chemistry, nucleation is the first step in the formation of a new phase, like bubbles in soda.
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