secondary nucleation

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14269
Nucleation of a new molecular layer on a growing crystal face.Note: Secondary nucleation refers to the further growth of an already-existing crystal.
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 1831. (Definitions of terms relating to crystalline polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 1864 [Terms] [Paper]