• (v. t.) To gather, as about a nucleus or center. • (a.) Having a nucleus; nucleated. • (v. t.) To gather, as about a nucleus or center. • (a.) Having a nucleus; nucleated. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/nucleate/
Nu'cle·ate transitive verb [ Confer Latin nucleare to become kernelly.] To gather, as about a nucleus or center. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/39