nuclei
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nuclei
< Latin nucleī, nominative plural of nucleus; nucleus
Example Sentences
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"This indicates that there must be a continuous source of carbon in these galactic nuclei fueling this rich chemical network."
From Science Daily
But fusion, which involves combining nuclei, has the potential to generate much more energy.
From Barron's
They succeeded in making radioactive thorium nuclei absorb and release photons in a controlled way, similar to how electrons behave inside atoms.
From Science Daily
When those electrons snap back, they emit light that carries detailed information about how electrons and even atomic nuclei move.
From Science Daily
Fusion would work by heating hydrogen to form a plasma where nuclei combine and release energy.
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