nucleation

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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

Once the cobalt atom was trapped, it acted like a nucleation center, attracting other cobalt atoms to form an NC.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2024

The results provide insight into why specific crystals in our atmosphere are particularly well-suited as cloud-forming nucleation seeds.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024