1. nucleus
noun. ['ˈnuːkliːəs'] a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction.
Synonyms
- chromosome
- cell nucleus
- nucleoplasm
- organelle
- nucleole
- karyon
- subthalamic nucleus
- chromatin
- pronucleus
- linin
- karyoplasm
- chromatin granule
- nucleolus
- cell
- cell organ
- achromatin
Antonyms
- left
- disarrange
- deglycerolize
- pressurize
Etymology
- nucleus (Latin)
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How do you pronounce nucleus?
Pronounce nucleus as ˈnukliəs.
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Example sentences of the word nucleus
1. Noun, singular or mass
The atoms that make up the molecules of all matter have a nucleus of neutrons and protons.
2. Adjective
The companion cells are those that have a nucleus and control a portion of the sucrose loading.
2. nucleus
noun. ['ˈnuːkliːəs'] a small group of indispensable persons or things.
Synonyms
- cadre
- core
- core group
Antonyms
- blur
- desynchronise
- winterize
- summerize
Etymology
- nucleus (Latin)
3. nucleus
noun. ['ˈnuːkliːəs'] the positively charged dense center of an atom.
Synonyms
- centre
- nucleon
- atom
- midpoint
Antonyms
- rise
- moving
- unsettled
- unready
Etymology
- nucleus (Latin)
4. nucleus
noun. ['ˈnuːkliːəs'] any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord.
Synonyms
- dentate nucleus
Antonyms
- pressurise
- depressurize
Etymology
- nucleus (Latin)
5. nucleus
noun. ['ˈnuːkliːəs'] the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex.
Synonyms
- structure
- complex body part
- lens nucleus
- body structure
- bodily structure
Antonyms
- electrolytic cell
- natural object
- infield
- peripheral
Etymology
- nucleus (Latin)
6. nucleus
noun. ['ˈnuːkliːəs'] (astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail.
Synonyms
- centre
- comet
- midpoint
Antonyms
- soft
- up
Etymology
- nucleus (Latin)