nucleus
US /ˈnuː.kli.əs/
UK /ˈnuː.kli.əs/
1.
nukleus, pusat
the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth
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The family forms the nucleus of society.
Keluarga membentuk nukleus masyarakat.
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The city center is the nucleus of economic activity.
Pusat bandar adalah nukleus aktiviti ekonomi.
2.
nukleus
the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons
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The atomic nucleus contains most of the atom's mass.
Nukleus atom mengandungi sebahagian besar jisim atom.
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Nuclear reactions occur within the nucleus.
Tindak balas nuklear berlaku di dalam nukleus.
3.
nukleus
a dense organelle present in most eukaryotic cells, typically a single rounded structure bounded by a double membrane, containing the genetic material
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The cell's nucleus controls its growth and reproduction.
Nukleus sel mengawal pertumbuhan dan pembiakannya.
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DNA is stored within the nucleus of the cell.
DNA disimpan di dalam nukleus sel.