nodulaation
Nodulaation is a term used to describe the formation and growth of nodules—small, rounded masses—that emerge within a substance or biological system. The concept covers both natural processes, such as mineral nodulation in sediment, and biological contexts in which discrete nodular structures arise from localized growth, differentiation, or deposition. The term is constructed from nodulus, a Latin root meaning a small knot, and the suffix -ation to denote a process.
Usage and recognition of nodulaation vary across disciplines. It is not widely adopted as a formal term
Possible mechanisms associated with nodulaation include nucleation and growth around inclusions or impurities, phase separation that
Contexts and implications vary by discipline. In geology and paleontology, nodules are widespread in sedimentary rocks,
See also: nodulation; nodulization; nucleation; phase separation.