Word
nuclei
Phoneticsnu·clei
US/ˈnukɫiˌaɪ/
UK/njˈuːklɪˌi/
Definition
n. the plural form of nucleus. It refers to the central parts of cells or the centers of atoms.
n. the plural of 'nucleus'; refers to the central and most important parts of an object, movement, or group, or the membrane-bound organelles containing genetic material in cells.
Examples
“Most cells have single nuclei that hold their DNA.”
“In physics class, we learned how the nuclei of atoms are held together by the strong nuclear force.”
“The researchers observed that certain muscle fibers are multinucleated, meaning they contain multiple nuclei within a single continuous cytoplasm to coordinate protein synthesis across large distances.”
Examples
simple
“Most cells have single nuclei that hold their DNA.”
contextual
“In physics class, we learned how the nuclei of atoms are held together by the strong nuclear force.”
complex
“The researchers observed that certain muscle fibers are multinucleated, meaning they contain multiple nuclei within a single continuous cytoplasm to coordinate protein synthesis across large distances.”
Usage
The plural form of 'nucleus'. It takes a plural verb agreement ('the nuclei are').
Pitfall
The nucleis of the atoms
The nuclei of the atoms
Nuclei is already plural; adding an 's' is a common error based on standard English pluralization rules.
Real-World Examples
Common in science writing
“Fusion reactors, devices that generate energy by fusing light atomic nuclei at extremely high temperatures, could contribute to ongoing efforts aimed at producing electricity more sustainably.” “Rather than simply moving into the injured area, these cells perform a remarkable maneuver: they create new nuclei and send them traveling through long cellular extensions to repopulate damaged regions.” Scan code
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