non-nucleated
|non-nu-cle-at-ed|
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/ˌnɑnˈnuː.kli.eɪ.tɪd/
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/ˌnɒnˈnjuː.kli.eɪ.tɪd/
without a nucleus / not forming a nucleus
Etymology
'non-nucleated' originates from English prefix 'non-' + adjective 'nucleated', where 'non-' meant 'not' and 'nucleate' is ultimately derived from Latin 'nucleus' meaning 'kernel' or 'core'.
'nucleate' comes from Latin 'nucleus' → Late Latin 'nucleatus' → Middle/Modern English 'nucleate'; the negative prefix 'non-' was later attached in English to form 'non-nucleated'.
Initially, forms derived from 'nucleus' referred to a 'kernel' or 'core'; over time 'nucleate' came to mean 'having a nucleus' or 'forming a nucleus', and 'non-nucleated' developed to mean 'without a nucleus' or 'not undergoing nucleation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not containing a nucleus; lacking a central nucleus (used especially of cells).
Under the microscope we identified several non-nucleated cells in the sample.
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Adjective 2
not organized around a central point or hub; lacking a clear nucleus (used in geography, settlement studies, or organizational contexts).
The region remained largely non-nucleated, with small farms scattered across the valley.
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Adjective 3
not exhibiting nucleation (in physical or chemical processes); lacking formation of distinct nuclei or seed points for phase change or crystallization.
The liquid remained non-nucleated despite rapid cooling, showing no sign of crystal formation.
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Last updated: 2025/11/30 02:17