transcription, транскрипция: [ nju:kliəs, AM nu:- ]
( nuclei /nju:kliaɪ, AM nu:-/ )
1.
The nucleus of an atom or cell is the central part of it.
Neutrons and protons are bound together in the nucleus of an atom.
N-COUNT : usu with supp
2.
The nucleus of a group of people or things is the small number of members which form the most important part of the group.
The Civic Movement could be the nucleus of a centrist party of the future.
= core
N-COUNT : usu the N of n