Nucleate (verb)

To form or arrange in a nucleus or central core.

Origin:

From nucleus (noun).

Examples:

1. The crystals nucleate around a small particle in the solution.
2. The cells nucleate to form a tumor.
3. The process of nucleating involves the formation of a small cluster of atoms or molecules that serves as a nucleus for the growth of a larger crystal.
4. The nucleation of ice crystals in clouds can lead to precipitation.
5. The process of nucleation is important in many industrial processes such as the production of metals and ceramics.