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Nucleus
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núcleo
(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
Example
The nucleus of a cell contains genetic material in the form of DNA, which regulates cellular activities.
El núcleo de una célula contiene material genético en forma de ADN, que regula las actividades celulares.
The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which controls the passage of materials into and out of the nucleus.
El núcleo está rodeado por una doble membrana llamada la envoltura nuclear, que controla el paso de materiales hacia dentro y fuera del núcleo.
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a central or most important group within a larger organization, often responsible for leadership or key decisions
Example
The nucleus of the team consisted of senior engineers who led the development process.
The political nucleus of the movement pushed for major reforms in the education system.
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núcleo, nucleo
the positively charged dense center of an atom
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núcleo, núcleo neuronal
any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord
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núcleo, nucleus
the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
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núcleo
the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
Example
The nucleus of Comet Hale-Bopp is believed to be several kilometers in diameter.
Se cree que el núcleo de el cometa Hale-Bopp tiene varios kilómetros de diámetro.
The nucleus of a comet contains volatile substances that vaporize when the comet approaches the Sun, creating its characteristic tail.
El núcleo de un cometa contiene sustancias volátiles que se vaporizarán cuando el cometa se acerque al Sol, creando su característica cola.
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núcleo, nucleo
the central and typically sonorous part of a syllable, usually occupied by a vowel or a vowel-like sound
What is a "nucleus"?
A nucleus is the central part of a syllable, usually consisting of a vowel sound. It serves as the core around which the rest of the syllable is built, and it is essential for the syllable's structure. For example, in the word "cat," the nucleus is the "a" sound, while in "beat," the nucleus is the "ea" sound. The nucleus is important in phonetics because it contributes to the overall sound and rhythm of speech, playing a key role in how syllables are formed and how words are pronounced in various languages.
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