Pronunciation Noun
nucleus (plural nuclei)
- The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
- An initial part or version that will receive additions.
- This collection will form the nucleus of a new library.
- (chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
- (cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
- (neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
- (phonetics, phonology) The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.
- Coordinate terms: onset#English|onset, coda#English|coda
- French: noyau
- German: Zellkern, Nukleus
- Italian: nucleo
- Portuguese: núcleo
- Russian: ядро́
- Spanish: núcleo
- Portuguese: gânglio
- Russian: ядро́
- French: noyau
- German: Silbenkern, Nukleus, Silbengipfel
- Italian: nucleo
- Portuguese: núcleo
- Russian: ядро́
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