nucleus

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

All the matter around us -- including the protons and neutrons that make up the nucleus of atoms -- are made of baryons.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

It also represents the final elementary excitation of the tin-133 nucleus, helping complete the nuclear structure picture and improving the accuracy of theoretical calculations.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

This research marks the first detailed study of two-neutron emission from a nucleus that lies along the r-process pathway.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

According to the researchers, this study provides the first large scale evidence that metabolic enzymes are widely present inside the nucleus.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Reactors like the ones at Fukushima Daiichi increase the likelihood that those pinging neutrons will hit another uranium 235 nucleus by slowing them down.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland