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NUCLEATION

Crosswords: NUCLEATION

Specialty definitions using "NUCLEATION": dysplastisk nævushomogenous nucleationice-forming bacteria, ice-minus bacteria, ice-nucleating bacteria, ice-nucleation-active bacteria, INA+ bacteria, INA-bacteria, INA-deleted mutantnucleatestau Proteins. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Definition: NUCLEATION

DomainDefinition

Environment

A process by which a gas interacts and combines with droplets. See homegenous nucleation. (references)

Mining

The beginning of crystal growth at one or more points. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Commercial Usage: NUCLEATION

DomainTitle

Books

  • Atmospheric Aerosols and Nucleation (reference)

  • Crystal Growth for Beginners: Fundamentals of Nucleation, Crystal Growth, and Epitaxy (reference)

    (more book examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Non-Fiction Usage: NUCLEATION

SubjectTopicQuote

Health

The formation of cholesterol stones is believed to result from the occurrence of cholesterol supersaturation, accelerated cholesterol crystal nucleation, and impaired gallbladder motility. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

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Usage Frequency: NUCLEATION

"NUCLEATION" is generally used as a noun (singular) -- approximately 100.00% of the time. "NUCLEATION" is used about 112 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted)
Parts of SpeechPercentUsage per
100 Million Words
Rank in English
Noun (singular)100%11230,646

Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.

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Expression: NUCLEATION

Hyphenated Usage

Containing "NUCLEATION": ice-nucleation-active.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Frequency of Internet Keywords: NUCLEATION

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.
 
ExpressionFrequency
per Day

nucleation

5

ice nucleation

2

equation heterogeneous hydrocarbon nucleation

2
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Modern Translation: NUCLEATION

Language Translations for "NUCLEATION"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.

Danish

  

nukleation, udkrystallisering (crystal formation, crystallization, crystallizing, crystallizing out-), kimdannelse, bobledannelse. (various references)

   

Dutch

  

kiemvorming, kernvorming. (various references)

   

Finnish

  

kiteytyminen (crystallization), kidealkioiden muodostuminen, höyrykuplan muodostuminen. (various references)

   

French

  

nucléation, germination, concentration. (various references)

   

German

  

Nukleation, Keimbildung (germ formation), Dampfblasenbildung. (various references)

   

Greek 

  

πυρηνοποίηση, δημιουργία πυρήνων. (various references)

   

Hungarian

  

nukleáció, gócképződés. (various references)

   

Italian

  

nucleazione (graining), germinazione (germination), formazione di bolle (aggregative fluidization, blistering, bubbling). (various references)

   

Pig Latin

  

ucleationnay

   

Portuguese

  

nucleação. (various references)

   

Spanish

  

nucleación. (various references)

   

Swedish

  

groddbildning, bubbelbildning. (various references)

   

Ukrainian

  

утворення ядра. (various references)

   

Vietnamese 

  

sự cấu tạo hạt nhân. (various references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

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Derivations & Misspellings: NUCLEATION

Derivations

Words beginning with "NUCLEATION": nucleations. (additional references)

Words ending with "NUCLEATION": enucleation. (additional references)

Words containing "NUCLEATION": enucleations. (additional references)


Misspellings

"NUCLEATION" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: enucleation, nucleations, uncreation. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

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Rhyming with "NUCLEATION"

# of Phoneme MatchesPronunciationWord(s) rhyming with "NUCLEATION" (pronounced nuw'klēā"shun)
6-l ē ā" sh u naffiliation, conciliation, exfoliation, foliation, humiliation, reconciliation, retaliation.
5-ē ā" sh u nabbreviation, alleviation, appreciation, appropriation, association, aviation, creation, delineation, denunciation, depreciation, deviation, differentiation, dissociation, expatriation, expropriation, glaciation, initiation, irradiation, mediation, misappropriation, miscreation, negotiation, procreation, pronunciation, radiation, recreation, remediation, renegotiation, renunciation, repatriation, repudiation, substantiation, variation.
4-ā" sh u nabdication, aberration, abomination, abrogation, acceleration, acclimation, accommodation, accreditation, accumulation, accusation, acidification, activation, adaptation, adjudication, administration, admiration, adoration, adulation, advocation, affectation, affirmation, agglomeration, aggravation, agitation, alienation, allegation, allocation, alphabetization, alteration, altercation, amalgamation, amelioration, amortization, amplification, amputation, animation, annexation, annihilation, annotation, anticipation, antidiscrimination, appellation, application, approbation, approximation, arbitration, argumentation, articulation, aspiration, assassination, assimilation, augmentation, authentication, authorization, automation, avocation, balkanization, bifurcation, calculation, calibration, cancellation, cannibalization, capitalization, capitulation, carnation, castration, categorization, causation, celebration, centralization, certification, cessation, cetacean, characterization, citation, civilization, clarification, classification, coagulation, codification, cogeneration, cogitation, cohabitation, collaboration, collectivization, colonization, coloration, colorization, combination, commemoration, commendation, commercialization, communication, communization, compensation, compilation, complication, computation, computerization, concatenation, concentration, condemnation, condensation, confabulation, confederation, configuration, confirmation, confiscation, conflagration, confrontation, conglomeration, congratulation, congregation, conjugation, connotation, consecration, conservation, consideration, consolation, consolidation, constellation, consternation, constipation, consultation, consummation, contamination, contemplation, continuation, conversation, convocation, cooperation, coordination, coronation, corporation, correlation, corroboration, cremation, criminalization, crustacean, culmination, cultivation, dalmatian, damnation, decaffeination, decapitation, deceleration, decentralization, decertification, declaration, decontamination, decoration, decriminalization, dedication, defamation, deflation, deforestation, deformation, degeneration, degradation, dehumanization, dehydration, deification, deinstitutionalization, delegation, deliberation, demarcation, demilitarization, demobilization, democratization, demodulation, demonization, demonstration, demoralization, denationalization, denomination, denuclearization, depopulation, deportation, depravation, depredation, deprivation, deregulation, derivation, desalination, desalinization, desecration, desegregation, desiccation, designation, desolation, desperation, destabilization, destination, determination, detonation, detoxication, detoxification, devaluation, devastation, dictation, dilatation, dilation, discoloration, discontinuation, discrimination, disembarkation, disinclination, disinflation, disinformation, disintegration, dislocation, disorganization, disorientation, dispensation, disputation, disqualification, dissemination, dissertation, dissipation, distillation, diversification, divination, documentation, domestication, domination, donation, dramatization, duplication, duration, echolocation, edification, education, ejaculation, elaboration, elation, electrification, elevation, elimination, elongation, emanation, emancipation, embarkation, emigration, emulation, enumeration, equalization, equitation, equivocation, eradication, escalation, estimation, evacuation, evaluation, evaporation, evocation, exacerbation, exaggeration, examination, exasperation, excavation, excitation, exclamation, excommunication, exhalation, exhilaration, exhortation, exhumation, exoneration, expectation, experimentation, expiration, explanation, explication, exploitation, exploration, extermination, extrapolation, fabrication, facilitation, falsification, fascination, federation, fermentation, fertilization, fibrillation, figuration, filtration, fixation, flirtation, flotation, fluctuation, fluoridation, formation, formulation, fortification, foundation, fragmentation, frustration, fumigation, gasification, gastrulation, generalization, generation, gentrification, germination, gestation, globalization, glorification, gradation, graduation, granulation, gratification, gravitation, gyration, habitation, hallucination, harmonization, hesitation, hibernation, hospitalization, hybridization, hydration, hydrogenation, hyperinflation, identification, illumination, illustration, imagination, imitation, immigration, immunization, impersonation, implantation, implementation, implication, importation, impregnation, improvisation, imputation, inactivation, inauguration, incantation, incapacitation, incarceration, incarnation, inclination, incoordination, incorporation, incrimination, incrustation, incubation, indemnification, indentation, indexation, indication, indignation, indoctrination, industrialization, infatuation, infestation, infiltration, inflammation, inflation, information, inhabitation, inhalation, innovation, inoculation, insemination, insinuation, inspiration, installation, instigation, institutionalization, instrumentation, insubordination, insulation, integration, intensification, internationalization, interpretation, interrogation, intimation, intimidation, intonation, intoxication, inundation, invalidation, investigation, invitation, invocation, ionization, irrigation, irritation, isolation, jubilation, justification, laceration, lactation, legalization, legislation, levitation, liberalization, liberation, libration, ligation, limitation, liquidation, litigation, localization, location, lubrication, machination, magnetization, magnification, malformation, manifestation, manipulation, marginalization, masturbation, maturation, maximization, mechanization, medication, meditation, menstruation, migration, mineralization, miniaturization, ministration, misallocation, misapplication, miscalculation, mischaracterization, miscommunication, misidentification, misinformation, misinterpretation, misrepresentation, mitigation, mobilization, moderation, modernization, modification, modulation, molestation, monopolization, motivation, multiplication, mummification, mutation, mutilation, narration, nation, nationalization, naturalization, navigation, negation, neutralization, nitration, nomination, nondiscrimination, nonproliferation, normalization, notation, notification, nullification, obfuscation, obligation, observation, occupation, operation, optimization, oration, orchestration, ordination, organisation, organization, orientation, origination, ornamentation, oscillation, ossification, ostentation, ovation, overpopulation, overregulation, overvaluation, ovulation, oxidation, pacification, pagination, palpitation, participation, pasteurization, penetration, perforation, permutation, perpetuation, personalization, personification, perspiration, perturbation, pigmentation, plantation, polarization, politicization, pollination, pontification, popularization, population, precipitation, predestination, prefabrication, premeditation, preoccupation, preparation, presentation, preservation, pressurization, privation, privatization, probation, proclamation, procrastination, profanation, prognostication, proliferation, propagation, proration, prostration, protestation, provocation, publication, punctuation, purification, qualification, quantification, quotation, radicalization, ramification, ratification, rationalization, reaffirmation, realization, reallocation, reauthorization, recalculation, recantation, recapitalization, recertification, recitation, reclamation, reclassification, recommendation, reconfiguration, reconfirmation, reconsideration, recrimination, rectification, recuperation, redecoration, rededication, reevaluation, reexamination, reflation, reforestation, reformation, refrigeration, refutation, regeneration, regimentation, registration, regulation, rehabilitation, rehydration, reincarnation, reincorporation, reinterpretation, reinvigoration, reiteration, rejuvenation, relation, relaxation, relocation, remuneration, renationalization, renomination, renovation, reorganization, reparation, replication, representation, reputation, reregulation, reservation, resignation, respiration, restoration, resuscitation, retardation, reunification, revaluation, revelation, reverberation, revitalization, revocation, rotation, rumination, salvation, sanctification, sanitation, saponification, saturation, securitization, sedation, sedimentation, segmentation, segregation, sensation, separation, sequestration, simplification, simulation, situation, socialization, solicitation, sophistication, specialization, specification, speculation, stabilization, stagflation, stagnation, standardization, starvation, station, sterilization, stimulation, stipulation, strangulation, subluxation, subordination, subsidization, suburbanization, suffocation, summation, superstation, syndication, tabulation, taxation, telecommunication, temptation, termination, titillation, toleration, transformation, transillumination, translation, transplantation, transportation, trepidation, triangulation, tribulation, undervaluation, unification, unionization, urbanization, usurpation, utilization, vacation, vaccination, vacillation, validation, valuation, vaporization, vegetation, ventilation, verification, vibration, victimization, vilification, vindication, violation, visitation, visualization, vocation, vulgarization, westernization.
3-sh u nabduction, abolition, abortion, absolution, absorption, abstraction, academician, accession, accretion, acquisition, action, addiction, addition, admission, admonition, adoption, advection, affection, affliction, aggression, alliteration, alternation, ambition, ammunition, antiabortion, anticorruption, apparition, apportion, apprehension, ascension, ashen, assertion, assumption, attention, attraction, attribution, attrition, auction, audition, beautician, benediction, brutalization, caption, carburetion, caution, circulation, circumspection, clinician, coalition, coercion, cognition, collection, commission, commotion, compassion, competition, completion, complexion, composition, comprehension, compression, compulsion, compunction, conception, conceptualization, concession, concoction, concussion, condescension, condition, conduction, confection, confession, conjunction, connection, conniption, conscription, constitution, constriction, construction, consumption, contention, contortion, contraception, contraction, contradiction, contraption, contribution, contrition, convection, convention, conviction, convolution, convulsion, correction, corruption, counterrevolution, crucifixion, cushion, deception, decimation, decommission, decomposition, decompression, deconstruction, deduction, defection, definition, deletion, demolition, demotion, dentition, depiction, depletion, deposition, depression, dereliction, description, desertion, destitution, destruction, detection, detention, deterioration, devolution, devotion, diction, dietitian, diffraction, digression, dilution, dimension, diminution, direction, disaffection, disconnection, discretion, discussion, disinfection, disposition, disruption, dissatisfaction, dissection, dissension, dissolution, distinction, distortion, distraction, distribution, dysfunction, edition, egyptian, ejection, election, electrician, electrocution, elocution, emission, emotion, emulsion, encryption, erection, erudition, eruption, eviction, evolution, exaction, exception, excoriation, excretion, execution, exemption, exertion, exhibition, expansion, expedition, exposition, expression, expulsion, extension, extinction, extortion, extraction, extradition, faction, fashion, fiction, fission, flexion, formalization, fraction, freshen, friction, fruition, function, gentian, geriatrician, gumption, hessian, homogenization, hypertension, hypotension, ignition, impassion, imperfection, imposition, impression, inaction, inception, incineration, indiscretion, induction, infarction, infection, inflection, infliction, infraction, inhibition, injection, injunction, inquisition, inscription, insertion, inspection, institution, instruction, insurrection, interaction, interception, intercession, interconnection, interdiction, interjection, intermission, interruption, intersection, introduction, introspection, intuition, invention, junction, jurisdiction, juxtaposition, lilliputian, liposuction, liquefaction, locomotion, logician, lotion, magician, malfunction, malnutrition, mansion, martian, mathematician, mention, midsection, misapprehension, misconception, misimpression, misperception, mission, mortician, motion, munition, musician, nonaggression, nonfiction, nonprescription, notion, nutrition, objection, obsession, obstetrician, obstruction, ocean, omission, opposition, oppression, optician, option, overconsumption, overexpansion, overproduction, overprotection, overreaction, oversimplification, partition, passion, patrician, pediatrician, pension, perception, percussion, perfection, permission, persecution, petition, physician, politician, pollution, portion, position, possession, potion, precaution, precession, preconception, precondition, prediction, predilection, predisposition, preelection, preemption, preignition, premonition, prescription, presumption, presupposition, pretension, prevention, procession, production, profession, progression, prohibition, projection, promotion, proportion, proposition, propulsion, proscription, prosecution, prostitution, protection, ration, reaction, reassertion, reception, recession, recognition, recollection, recondition, reconstruction, redefinition, redemption, redirection, redistribution, reduction, reeducation, reelection, reflection, regression, reimposition, reinspection, reintegration, reintroduction, reinvention, rejection, remission, rendition, repercussion, repetition, reposition, repossession, repression, reproduction, requisition, resolution, restitution, restriction, resumption, resurrection, retention, retraction, retransmission, retribution, revolution, revulsion, rhetorician, sanction, satisfaction, secession, secretion, section, sedition, seduction, selection, session, solution, statistician, submission, subscription, subsection, substation, substitution, subtraction, succession, suction, superstition, supposition, suppression, suspension, suspicion, syncopation, tactician, technician, tension, theoretician, titian, traction, tradition, transaction, transcription, transection, transgression, transition, transmission, tuition, venetian, volition, workstation.

Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits.

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Anagrams: NUCLEATION

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "a-c-e-i-l-n-n-o-t-u"

-1 letter: continual, inoculant, inoculate.

-2 letters: continua, continue, countian, lunation, uncinate.

-3 letters: aconite, actinon, alencon, aloetic, alunite, ancient, annulet, antlion, auction, cannoli, cauline, caution, connate, contain, cutline, elation, elution, enation, encinal, inocula, lactone, lection, linecut, linocut, lunatic, noctule, nuclein, nucleon, outlain, outline, toenail, tonneau, tunicae, tunicle, uncinal, unclean, unction.

-4 letters: acetin, action, aculei, aeonic, alnico, ancone.

 Words containing the letters "a-c-e-i-l-n-n-o-t-u"
 

+1 letter: antinucleon, crenulation, enucleation, nucleations.

 

+2 letters: antinucleons, conglutinate, crenulations, enucleations, uninoculated, unnoticeable.

 

+3 letters: conglutinated, conglutinates, consequential, consultancies, denticulation, encapsulation, intercommunal, malfunctioned, noncultivated, noncumulative, reinoculating, reinoculation, unchlorinated, uncontainable, unexceptional.

 

+4 letters: agglutinogenic, anticonvulsive, connubialities, countervailing, denticulations, encapsulations, insurrectional, noneducational, nonjusticiable, nonspeculative, reinoculations, semifunctional, subcontinental, uncongeniality, unconsolidated, unconventional, unidirectional.

 

+5 letters: anticonvulsives, antieducational, antispeculation, conceptualising, conceptualizing, connaturalities, consequentially, contextualizing, counterclaiming, counterrallying, documentational, functionalities, hyperfunctional, inconsequential, neuroanatomical, nonintellectual, nonmatriculated, ultraconvenient, uncomplimentary, uncontroversial, unexceptionable, unexceptionably, unobjectionable.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Alternative Orthography: NUCLEATION


Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)

4E 55 43 4C 45 41 54 49 4F 4E

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)

American Sign Language (origins from 1620-1817 in Italy and, especially, France) (references)

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Semaphore (1791, in France) (references)

Braille (1829, in France) (references)

Morse Code (1836) (references)

-.    ..-    -.-.    .-..    .    .-    -    ..    ---    -.

Dancing Men (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1903) (references)

Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)

01001110 01010101 01000011 01001100 01000101 01000001 01010100 01001001 01001111 01001110

HTML Code (1990) (references)

&#78 &#85 &#67 &#76 &#69 &#65 &#84 &#73 &#79 &#78

ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)

004E 0055 0043 004C 0045 0041 0054 0049 004F 004E

British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)

Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)

48553746393554434948

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INDEX

1. Crosswords
2. Usage: Commercial
3. Quotations: Non-fiction
4. Usage Frequency
5. Expressions
6. Expressions: Internet
7. Translations: Modern
8. Derivations
9. Rhymes
10. Anagrams
11. Orthography
12. Bibliography


  

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