From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Physics, Chemistry, Biologynucleusnu‧cle‧us /ˈnjuːkliəs $ ˈnuː-/ noun (plural nuclei /-kliaɪ/) [countable]1HPHCthe central part of an atom, made up of neutrons, protons, and other elementaryparticles2HBthe central part of almost all the cells of living things3MAINa small important group at the centre of a larger group or organizationnucleus ofthe nucleus of an effective teamMarantz and Grohl form the nucleus of the Atlanta operation.Examples from the Corpusnucleus• For each treatment at least seven pairs of limbs were examined and over 1,500 nucleicounted.• The creature probably created by the fusion of a human nucleus and a bovineovum was owed something.• Alexander's new gaol remains the nucleus of Maidstone Prison today.• One should not, however, think that the nucleus of any cell will support development if transplanted into the egg.• Doe and Cervenka were the nucleus of the great band "X."• Within the nucleus An atomicnucleus is very small; less than 10 -15 metres in diameter.form the nucleus• These titles have formed the nucleusbasis of an educationalwebsite.• MeadowMill now forms the nucleus of a small trading estate.• Hickson hopes this will form the nucleus of a self-help group.• In the beginning of the chapter he calls the 12 disciples who will form the nucleus of the Church.Originnucleus(1700-1800)Latin"center of a nut", from nux"nut"