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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

nucleation

/ˌnjuːkliˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does nucleation mean?

noun

The process of forming a nucleus or the formation of a nucleus around which something else can grow or develop. In materials science, the process of forming a nucleus around which a crystal can grow.

Example

"The company's new product was the result of a process of nucleation, where a small group of employees worked together to develop a new idea."

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