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nucleus

/ˈnjuːkliːəs/ noun · British & US
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What does nucleus mean?

noun

The central or most important part of something; the core or essence of something. In biology, the nucleus is the control center of a cell.

Example

"The nucleus of the atom is made up of protons and neutrons."

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