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nucleus in Portuguese

nucleus in Portuguese is núcleo, gânglio — nucleus means the central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.

nucleus in Portuguese

núcleo
noun
gânglio
noun
(neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.

What does "nucleus" mean?

  1. noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
    "Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom."
  2. noun The core part of something around which everything else is built.
    "These five players formed the nucleus of the championship team."
  3. noun The membrane-bound structure in a cell that holds its genetic material.
    "Under the microscope, the cell's nucleus stained dark blue."

nucleus in a sentence

  • Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom.
  • These five players formed the nucleus of the championship team.
  • Under the microscope, the cell's nucleus stained dark blue.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nucleus" in Portuguese?

"nucleus" in Portuguese is núcleo, gânglio. nucleus means: The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.

How do you use "nucleus" in a sentence?

Example: "Electrons orbit the nucleus of an atom." In Portuguese, "nucleus" is núcleo, gânglio.

Are there other ways to say "nucleus" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "nucleus": núcleo, gânglio.

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