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nucleic

/ˈnjuːkliːɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does nucleic mean?

adjective

Relating to or consisting of a nucleus, especially a cell nucleus. Of or relating to nucleic acids, such as DNA or RNA.

Example

"The nucleic structure of the cell is crucial for its function."

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