nucleus

Kern

Der zentrale Teil von etwas, besonders eines Atoms oder einer lebenden Zelle.

In einfachem Englisch: The central part of something, especially an atom or a living cell.

• The nucleus lies at the center of the atom.
• Electrons move around the nucleus.
• Scientists studied the nuclei of several different atoms.

So benutzt man es: nucleus of something (The nucleus of an atom contains protons.)

Synonyme: core

Häufige Wendungen: atomic nucleus, central nucleus, nucleus of something

Zellkern

Der von einer dünnen Hülle umgebene Teil einer Zelle, der ihre Erbinformation enthält.

In einfachem Englisch: The part inside a cell, surrounded by a thin covering, that holds its genetic information.

• The nucleus holds the cell’s genetic information.
• She could see the nucleus through the microscope.
• These cells have two nuclei.

So benutzt man es: nucleus of a cell (The nucleus of a cell contains DNA.)

Synonyme: cell nucleus

Häufige Wendungen: cell nucleus, nucleus membrane, nucleus of something

Kern, Grundstock

Eine kleine Ausgangsgruppe oder Sammlung, die durch weitere Menschen oder Dinge wachsen wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A small starting group or collection that will grow as more people or things are added.

• Five volunteers formed the nucleus of the team.
• Her books became the nucleus of a new library.
• We built the club around a small nucleus of friends.

So benutzt man es: nucleus of something (These books formed the nucleus of our collection.)

Synonyme: core, foundation

Häufige Wendungen: form the nucleus, nucleus of something, a small nucleus