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/ˈnukleo/

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Translation

nucleus, core

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Word origin

From Latin nucleus ('kernel'), a diminutive of nux ('nut'). The scientific senses in physics and biology were adopted from the same Latin word.

Origin
Latin
Root
nucleus
English cognates
nucleus, nuclear

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralnúcleos

Examples

átomo protones neutrones.

The nucleus of the atom contains protons and neutrons.

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The family is the core of society.

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That neighbourhood is the cultural core of the city.

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Every cell has a nucleus with genetic material.

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A small core of friends organised the party.

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This word is taught in chapter 35, lesson 2: núcleo, hacha, burro and 7 more words.