Wordiyonucle
LatinVariants
nuclenuclnucleus
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About This Root
From Latin nucleus (kernel, inner part), diminutive of nux (nut). Entered modern vocabulary through science: nuclear (relating to the atomic core), nucleus (central part of a cell or atom), nuclei (plural). The original 'nut kernel' metaphor now represents the essential core of any system.
Associated Words
mononuclear
Having a single nucleus; a single-nucleus cell
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nuclear
Relating to atomic nuclei or nuclear energy and weapons
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nucleate
To form a nucleus; having a nucleus
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nuclei
Plural of nucleus; central cores of atoms or cells
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nucleus
The central core of an atom, cell, or group
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