nucleation
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That process begins at a nucleation site, a surface where ice crystals can start forming.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
As crystallization proceeds, the pre-deposited nanocrystals act as numerous nucleation centers, accelerating and directing the formation of the perovskite layer.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026
Diamonds could not be grown at all without the addition of silicon, which suggests that silicon may be involved in the initial nucleation of diamond.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
However, these simulations are limited to processes slower than one-millionth of a second, and thus cannot describe slower processes such as protein folding and crystal nucleation.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2024
This is a process called microtubule nucleation, which is like laying the foundation stones of a bridge.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
