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Definition of nucleus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cellTECH. central organelle in eukaryotic cells containing genetic materialTECH.
- The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains DNA.
2.
physicsTECH. central part of an atom with protons and neutronsTECH.
- The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.
3.
organizationcore part of a group or organization
- The committee's nucleus was formed by five key members.
4.
syllableTECH. central part of a syllable, usually a vowelTECH.
- The vowel 'a' is the nucleus of the syllable 'cat'.
5.
astronomyTECH. central part of a comet made of ice and gasTECH.
- The comet's nucleus vaporizes as it nears the sun.
Expressions with nucleus
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the central or most important part
The nucleus of the matter is the company's financial stability.
the central and most important part of a team
She is the nucleus of the team, always leading by example.
the initial concept that can be developed further
He had the nucleus of an idea for a new invention.
central point or main idea in a discussion
The nucleus of the argument was about the budget cuts.
large cell part with genetic material controlling cell activities
The cell nucleus controls the cell's activities.
central part of an atom with protons and neutrons
The atomic nucleus determines the element's identity.
central galaxy region with high luminosity
The active galactic nucleus emits intense radiation.
brain part that helps control movement and is near the thalamus
The caudate nucleus is important for movement control.
cluster of neurons in the cerebellum
The dentate nucleus helps control movement.
deep cerebellar nucleus involved in balance and posture control
The fastigial nucleus plays a key role in maintaining balance.
part of the thalamus relaying visual information
The lateral geniculate nucleus processes visual signals from the retina.
basal ganglion shaped like a lens, includes putamen and pallidum
Damage to the lenticular nucleus can affect movement.
lens-shaped brain structure in the basal ganglia
The lentiform nucleus is crucial for motor control.
brain region involved in reward and pleasure
The nucleus accumbens is activated during enjoyable activities..
gel-like center of an intervertebral disc
The nucleus pulposus helps absorb shocks in the spine.
brain structure processing sensory information from organs
The nucleus tractus solitarii regulates heart rate and blood pressure.
brain structure involved in movement control
The red nucleus is crucial for motor coordination.
brain region controlling circadian rhythms
The suprachiasmatic nucleus regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Origin of nucleus
Latin, nucleus (kernel)
Terms with nucleus included in their meaning
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astronomy
celestial body with a nucleus and tail visible in the sky
chemistry
nonmetal gas, major air component, nucleus has seven protons
nuclear physics
process of splitting an atomic nucleus
nuclear science
usable output from nucleus changes, especially fission
atomic structure
layer around an atom's nucleus where electrons are found
physics
radiation produced by an atomic nucleus
nuclear physics
nuclear reaction where nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus
biology
single-celled organism without a nucleus
neuroscience
part of a neuron containing the nucleus
astronomy
luminous cloud around a comet's nucleus
physics
region around a nucleus with electron probability
physics
positively charged particle in an atom's nucleus
physics
doubly positively charged helium-4 nucleus from radioactivity
nuclear physics
energy needed to separate an atom's nucleus
biology
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus
biology
related to the material inside a cell excluding the nucleus
nuclear physics
material created by the splitting of an atomic nucleus
chemistry
form of hydrogen with one neutron in its nucleus
physics
total protons and neutrons in an atomic nucleus
biology
having a single nucleus in a cell
atomic structure
number of neutrons in an atomic nucleus
biology
moving a nucleus to another cell
atomic structure
total count of protons and neutrons in a nucleus
atomic physics
movement of electrons around a nucleus
Examples of nucleus in a sentence
The nucleus is crucial for cell reproduction and function. Scientists study the nucleus to understand atomic behavior. The nucleus plays a crucial role in nuclear reactions. The nucleus of the team was its dedicated leaders. At the nucleus of the project were the main developers. In 'dog', the 'o' serves as the nucleus.
The nucleus of 'sun' is the vowel 'u'. Astronomers studied the nucleus of the distant comet. The icy nucleus was the focus of the research.
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- French:noyau, cœur, ...
- German:Zellkern, Atomkern, ...
- Italian:nucleo, nucleo atomico, ...
- Spanish:núcleo, centro, ...
- Portuguese:núcleo, núcleo atômico, ...
- Chinese:细胞核, 原子核, ...
- Japanese:核, 原子核, ...
- Arabic:نَوَاة, مَرْكَز, ...
- Hebrew:גַּרְעִין, לִבָּה, ...
- Russian:ядро, основа, ...
- Ukrainian:ядро, основа, ...
- Hindi:केंद्रक, नाभिक, ...
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