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nucleus

7 definitions • 3 examples
1
the central part of an atom, usually made up of protons and neutrons
2
the part of a cell that controls its growth:

Examples:

DNA is stored in the nucleus of a cell.
3
the group of people or things that are the most important part of something:

Examples:

These three players will form the nucleus of a revised and stronger team.
4
the central part of something
5
People or things that form the nucleus of something are the most important part of it:

Examples:

These two people will form the nucleus of a new management team to promote sales in South America.
6
A nucleus is the central part of an atom.
7
A nucleus is the central part of a cell that controls its growth.

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