nucleus
nuc
ˈnuk
nook
leus
liəs
liēs
British pronunciation
/ˈnjuːkliəs/

Definition und Bedeutung von „nucleus“ im Englischen

Nucleus
01

Zellkern, Nukleus

(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
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The nucleus plays a crucial role in cell division, as it coordinates the replication and distribution of genetic material to daughter cells.
Der Zellkern spielt eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Zellteilung, da er die Replikation und Verteilung des genetischen Materials an die Tochterzellen koordiniert.
02

Kern, Herz

a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions
example
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The nucleus of the committee met regularly to discuss the organization's future direction.
Der Kern des Komitees traf sich regelmäßig, um die zukünftige Ausrichtung der Organisation zu besprechen.
03

the dense, positively charged core of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons and containing most of the atom's mass

example
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Radioactive decay alters the composition of an unstable nucleus.
04

a distinct cluster of nerve cells within the brain or spinal cord that performs a specific function

example
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Researchers mapped the nucleus responsible for emotional processing.
05

the dense central region of the eye's lens, surrounded by the softer cortex

example
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The outer cortex protects the inner nucleus of the lens.
06

Kern, Herz

the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
example
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As a comet approaches the Sun, the heat causes the nucleus to release gas and dust, forming a glowing coma and tail.
Wenn sich ein Komet der Sonne nähert, bewirkt die Hitze, dass der Kern Gas und Staub freisetzt, wodurch ein leuchtendes Koma und ein Schweif entstehen.
07

the central sound unit of a syllable, usually formed by a vowel or vowel-like element, around which other sounds cluster

example
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Stress typically falls on the nucleus of the syllable in English words.
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