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nu·cle·us
 nucleus
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- pronunciation:
- nu
kli
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noun |
| inflections: |
nuclei, nucleuses |
| definition: |
The nucleus of something is the essential, central part of it. Everything else is around it and depends on it.
The busy harbor is the nucleus of activity in this small village by the sea.In biology, a nucleus is the central part of a cell, which controls growth and reproduction.In chemistry, a nucleus is the central part of an atom.- synonyms:
- core
- similar words:
- center, heart, kernel, soul
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