Definition of "nuclei" []

• A plural of nucleus. (noun)

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• "In simple terms strong interaction holds the atomic nucleus together while weak interaction allows certain nuclei to decay radioactively."
• "It was also pointed out that this might indicate that certain nuclei are not spherical but are deformed as an elipsoid, but no one could give a reasonable explanation of this phenomenon."
• "It was also pointed out by several research scientists that this might indicate that certain nuclei are not spherical but are deformed as an ellipsoid, but no one could give a reasonable explanation of this phenomenon"