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Nucleus

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corenounIn general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
core groupestablished by U.N. Security Council resolution S/RES/1542.
cell nucleusnoun(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells; a nucleus.

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cell nucleusnoun(cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells; a nucleus.
corenounIn general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
core groupestablished by U.N. Security Council resolution S/RES/1542.
nuclidenoun(physics) An atomic nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass.
focusnoun(uncountable) Concentration of attention.
stonenoun(uncountable, geology) A hard earthen substance that can form rocks; especially, such substance when regarded as a building material.
cornerstonenoun(figuratively) That which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy, or central.
cadrenounA small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession.
pitnounA hole in the ground.
centrenounAustralia, British, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa standard spelling of center.
unitnoun(mathematics) Oneness, singularity, seen as a component of a whole number; a magnitude of one.
airframenounThe main body and structure of an aircraft (without the powerplant).
polenounOriginally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
hubnounA point where many routes meet and traffic is distributed, dispensed, or diverted.
kernelnounThe core, center, or essence of an object or system.
clusternounA bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.
centrepiecenounAn ornament to be placed in the centre, as of a table, ceiling, etc.
ringnoun(physical) A solid object in the shape of a circle.
basenounSomething from which other things extend; a foundation.
anchornoun(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

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