Núcleo (en. Core)
/ˈnukleo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
The central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.
The nucleus of the atom is essential for its stability.
El núcleo del átomo es esencial para su estabilidad.
The center or the most important part of something.
The core of the debate focused on education.
El núcleo del debate se centró en la educación.
A set of cells that form the center of certain organisms.
The stem cells are located in the nucleus of the plant.
En el núcleo de la planta se encuentran las células madre.
Etymology
From Latin 'nucleus', meaning 'small nut' or 'core'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
family nucleus
A group of people united by family ties.
núcleo familiar
hard core
The most resistant or solid part of a group or issue.
núcleo duro
center core
The main element that organizes or articulates a system.
núcleo central
Related Words
nuclei
Plural of nucleus.
núcleos
nuclear
Related to the nucleus of an atom.
nuclear
nucleation
The process of forming nuclei.
nucleación
Slang Meanings
An essential or crucial thing in a context.
The core of the problem is the lack of communication.
El núcleo del problema es la falta de comunicación.
In youth culture, it refers to a very close group of friends.
That gang is like their core.
Esa pandilla es como su núcleo.