nuclei

Meanings

• noun

  The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

  - "The nucleus of an atom is where the majority of the mass is located."
  - "The nucleus is the densest part of an atom."

• noun

  A group of cells in an organ or tissue that work together to perform a specific function.

  - "The pancreas has both exocrine and endocrine nuclei."
  - "The nuclei of the brain control various functions of the body."

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Rhymes

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pupil , fulcrum , hymnal

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Variants

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nuclei , nucleus , nucleuses , caudate , caudate nuclei , caudate nucleus , caudate nucleuses , polar nuclei , polar nucleus , polar nucleuses , suprachiasmatic nuclei , suprachiasmatic nucleus , suprachiasmatic nucleuses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'nucleus', meaning kernel or seed.

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Trivia

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1. The nucleus of a hydrogen atom contains only one proton.

2. The term 'nucleus' was first used by the Roman natural philosopher Lucretius in his work 'De Rerum Natura'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atom: A basic unit of matter that consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

2. Cell Nucleus: The central part of a cell that contains genetic material.

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Culture

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The term 'nuclei' has been used extensively in various fields such as physics, biology, and mathematics. In physics, it refers to the central part of an atom. In biology, it refers to groups of cells that work together to perform specific functions.

How to Memorize "nuclei"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, dense ball at the center of an atom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nuclei' with the idea of a central control center or kernel.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Nuclear Power Source' to remember that the nucleus is the power source of an atom.

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