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nuclei

/ˈnjuːkliːz/ noun · British & US
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What does nuclei mean?

noun

The plural of nucleus, referring to the central part of an atom, cell, or other structure. In biology, the plural of nucleus can also refer to the cell nucleus.

Example

"The nuclei of the atom were studied using a powerful microscope."

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