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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈnuːkliəs/ · UK /ˈnjuːkliəs/
Forms: nuclei
nucleus means: The central part of something, especially an atom or a living cell.
noun
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.
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.
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.
Questions about nucleus
What does nucleus mean?
The central part of something, especially an atom or a living cell.
What is nucleus in other languages?
Türkçe: çekirdek · Español: núcleo · Français: noyau · Deutsch: Kern · Italiano: nucleo · 日本語: 核
What does nuclei mean?
“nuclei” is the plural of “nucleus”.
How do you pronounce nucleus?
In American English /ˈnuːkliəs/; in British English /ˈnjuːkliəs/.
How do you use nucleus in a sentence?
The nucleus lies at the center of the atom. Electrons move around the nucleus.
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