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The other half are made by combining molecules of other vapors into larger "clumps"-a process called nucleation.

Ars Technica Scott K. Johnson 2011

It works through a process called nucleation, whereby the carbon dioxide in the soda is attracted to the tiny bumps on the surface of the mints.

TG Daily 2010

For aerosols to form, the bonding particles must cross an energy threshold, which the scientists call nucleation barrier.

PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

For aerosols to form, the bonding particles must cross an energy threshold, which the scientists call nucleation barrier.

innovations-report 2010

According to Hyneman (he's the mustachioed MythBuster), it's a process called "nucleation," in which the particular chemistry of the Mentos candy interacts with the chemistry of the carbonated Diet

Top 10 Mad Science-Worthy Chemistry Experiments 2009

Apart from the major disruption in flight traffic and the economy, the Icelandic volcano eruption promises in the short-term to disrupt upper atmospheric circulation patterns and temperatures, with an additional impact due to sulfuric acid "nucleation" and subsequent acid rain.

Planetsave Michael Ricciardi 2010

Apart from the major disruption in flight traffic and the economy, the Icelandic volcano eruption promises in the short-term to disrupt upper atmospheric circulation patterns and temperatures, with an additional impact due to sulfuric acid "nucleation" and subsequent acid rain.

Planetsave Michael Ricciardi 2010

This forming of ice crystals is called "nucleation".

Progressive Bloggers The Skwib 2009

"nucleation," in which the particular chemistry of the Mentos candy interacts with the chemistry of the carbonated Diet Coke, causing the carbon dioxide gas, or CO2, to suddenly come out of suspension in the liquid and make a break for freedom.

Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2009

Scientist had originally predicted that the millions of tons of newly formed carbon dust particles would be ideal nucleation sites for raindrops.

365 tomorrows » Collaboration : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day 2010