nuclei

CEFRB1

/ˈnjuː.kli.aɪ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The central parts of atoms, cells, or groups.

Examples

  • Positive atomic nuclei attract negative electrons.

  • Eukaryotic cells have nuclei.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈnuːkli.aɪ/

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In biology, the blank of cells contain the genetic material that controls development.

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