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nucleus

/ˈnjuː.kli.əs/
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noun

Simple Meaning

la parte central de una célula o un átomo, o la parte más importante de algo

When to Use

📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

El núcleo del átomo contiene protones y neutrones.

Un pequeño grupo de amigos formó el núcleo del nuevo club.

Full Definition

The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

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Word Family:
nuclearnucleinucleate

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