Definitions
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 nucleuskaryon13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cell organcell organelleorganelle10Hyponyms (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)
core6core groupHypernyms (Closely Related)
set3Hyponyms (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 structureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lens nucleusExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is NUCLEI a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nuclei is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordNUCLEI has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is NUCLEI a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nuclei is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNUCLEI has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
