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NUCLEI

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There are 6 meanings of the word Nuclei.

Nuclei - as a noun

A part of the cell containing dna and rna and responsible for growth and reproduction

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cell nucleuskaryon
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cell organcell organelleorganelle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The positively charged dense center of an atom

A small group of indispensable persons or things

Example: "Five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
corecore group
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
set
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail

Any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
neural structure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lens nucleus

Example Sentences

"The cell contains multiple nuclei."
"The nuclei of atoms are made up of protons and neutrons."
"The nuclei of the brain cells play a crucial role in information processing."
"Scientists study the structure of atomic nuclei."
"The nuclei of cancer cells divide rapidly."
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Is NUCLEI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nuclei is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NUCLEI has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is NUCLEI a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nuclei is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NUCLEI has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is NUCLEI a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nuclei is valid for WordFeud
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NUCLEI has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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