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nucleate

Quick answer

As an adjective, nucleate means having a nucleus. As a verb, it means form (into) a nucleus, or to act as a nucleus.

Meanings of nucleate

3 meanings

adjective

  1. Having a nucleus; nucleated

verb

  1. To form (into) a nucleus, or to act as a nucleus.

noun

  1. Any salt of a nucleic acid.

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Synonyms by meaning

adjective: having a nucleus or occurring in the nucleus
nucleated

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