tuma — meaning in English

English meaning

• nuclear adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
• nucleus noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.

Senses

tuma is used for these senses in English:

• nuclear (biology) Pertaining to the nucleus of a cell. [from 19th c.]
• nucleus (cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.

nuclear — full definition

1. adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
2. adj Relating to weapons that use nuclear reactions to cause massive destruction.

nucleus — full definition

1. noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
2. noun The core part of something around which everything else is built.
3. noun The membrane-bound structure in a cell that holds its genetic material.

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