nucleic
adj. C1 Advanced US //nuˈkɫeɪɪk// UK //njuːklˈɪɪk// nu·cle·ic
adj. relating to the nucleus of a cell or to the chemical substances that carry genetic information, like DNA and RNA.
adj. relating to the nucleus of a cell or to nucleic acids. Often used in biological contexts to describe the chemical structure or function of genetic material.
The scientist studied the nucleic acids in the sample.
Researchers are investigating how nucleic acids can be used to repair damaged cells in the human body.
The discovery of nucleic acids revolutionized our understanding of heredity, providing the molecular basis for how traits are passed from one generation to the next.