nucleate

 

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːklɪət/
chiefly Biology
  • having a nucleus.

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːklɪeɪt/
[no object] (usually as adjective nucleated)
  • form a nucleus: a nucleated fetal cell
  • form around a central area: a nucleated village

Derivatives

nucleation

Pronunciation: /-ˈeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun