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Nuclei

/ˈnjuː.kli.aɪ/

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

📖 Definitions of "Nuclei"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    An initial part or version that will receive additions.

    "This collection will form the nucleus of a new library."

  3. 3

    The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.

  4. 4

    A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.

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