核 — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
核 is used for these senses in English:
- nuclear weapon A weapon that derives its energy from the nuclear reactions of either fission or fusion.
- nucleus The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
nuclear — full definition
- adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
- adj Relating to weapons that use nuclear reactions to cause massive destruction.
nucleus — full definition
- noun The central, positively charged part of an atom, made of protons and neutrons.
- noun The core part of something around which everything else is built.
- noun The membrane-bound structure in a cell that holds its genetic material.