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nucleus

/หˆnjuห.kli.ษ™s/
B2 ยท Upper Int.โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜†โ˜†
noun

Simple Meaning

the central part of a cell or an atom, or the most important part of something

When to Use

๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writingโš™๏ธTechnical
Upper Intermediate โ€” fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

โ€œThe nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons.โ€

โ€œA small group of friends formed the nucleus of the new club.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

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

Related Words

Synonyms:
corecenterheart
Antonyms:
edgesurface
Word Family:
nuclearnucleinucleate

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