nu·cle·us
noun/ˈnjuːkliəs/
/ˈnuːkliəs/
(plural nuclei
/ˈnjuːkliaɪ/
/ˈnuːkliaɪ/
)- (physics) the part of an atom that contains most of its mass and that carries a positive electric charge
see also neutron, proton核;原子核 WordfinderTopics Physics and chemistryc1- antiparticle
- atom
- electron
- ion
- neutron
- nucleus
- particle
- positron
- proton
- valency
- (biology) the central part of some cells, containing the genetic material
Topics Biologyc1细胞核 - the central part of something around which other parts are located or collected
核心;中心 - These paintings will form the nucleus of a new collection.
这些画将构成新的收藏系列的基础。
- These paintings will form the nucleus of a new collection.
Word Originearly 18th cent.: from Latin, literally ‘kernel, inner part’, diminutive of nux, nuc- ‘nut’.