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How to pronounce “nucleus

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Pronunciation guide for nucleus

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of nucleus with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Michel Laberge: How synchronized hammer strikes could generate nuclear fusion 12 minutes, 51 secondsNow in fission, you take a big nucleus,
Definition summary
The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

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How to pronounce nucleus

Michel Laberge: How synchronized hammer strikes could generate nuclear fusion 12 minutes, 51 seconds

Now in fission, you take a big nucleus,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “nucleus

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.
  • An initial part or version that will receive additions.
  • (chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
  • (cytology) A large membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells which contains genetic material.
  • (neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
  • (phonetics, phonology) The central part of a syllable, most commonly a vowel.
  • (beekeeping) A small bee-hive used to create a colony from a larger existing one.

Practice Nearby Words

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