- nodulate
- \\-jəˌlāt\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: probably back-formation from nodulated, adjective1. : nodulize2. : to cause the formation of nodules on or in
some rhizobia are capable of nodulating several different legumes
: to form or multiply in nodules — used of symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Useful english dictionary. 2012.