Nukleus — meaning in English

English meaning

• nucleus noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.

Senses

Nukleus is used for these senses in English:

• nucleus (cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
• nucleus (phonetics, phonology) The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.

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.

Related German words