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nucleation

nu·cle·a·tion [ nklee áysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. formation process in clouds: the process by which ice crystals and rain drops form in clouds around a solid core

2. formation of crystals: the formation of mineral crystals from a melt, often around a core of solid material

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