nucleus

the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons

núcleo (atómico)

Collocations atomic nucleus

• The atomic nucleus is positively charged.

  El núcleo atómico está cargado positivamente.

the central part of a cell, containing the genetic material and controlling all the activities of the cell

núcleo (celular)

Collocations cell nucleus

• The cell nucleus contains the genetic material.

  El núcleo celular contiene el material genético.

the central part of a group or system, around which other parts are organized

centro, núcleo (de un grupo)

Collocations nucleus of a team

• The nucleus of the team is the core group of players.

  El núcleo del equipo es el grupo central de jugadores.

(in academic writing) a main article or chapter in a book, journal, etc., that is the focus of other articles or chapters

artículo principal, núcleo (de un artículo)

Collocations nucleus article

• The nucleus article in the journal is about climate change.

  El artículo principal en la revista es sobre el cambio climático.

(in architecture) a central part of a building or structure, often the most important or impressive part

centro, núcleo (arquitectónico)

Collocations nucleus of a building

• The nucleus of the building is an impressive atrium.

  El núcleo del edificio es un impresionante atrio.