nascent


na·scent

adj \ˈnas-ənt, ˈnās-\

Definition of NASCENT

1
: coming or having recently come into existence : beginning to develop <nascent polypeptide chains>
2
: of, relating to, or being an atom or substance at the moment of its formation usually with the implication of greater reactivity than otherwise <nascent hydrogen>

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