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nucleic

 

[ njuːˈkliːɪk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

biology

Relating to or consisting of nucleic acids.

Synonyms

cellular, genetic

Examples of usage

  • The nucleic material in the cell is composed of DNA and RNA.
  • Nucleic acids are essential for storing and transmitting genetic information.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

Any of a group of complex organic macromolecules that are composed of chains of nucleotides, such as DNA or RNA.

Synonyms

genetic material, nucleic acid

Examples of usage

  • The scientist studied the structure of nucleic acids in the lab.
  • DNA and RNA are examples of nucleic acids.

Translations

Translations of the word "nucleic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nucleico

🇮🇳 न्यूक्लिक

🇩🇪 nukleinsäure

🇮🇩 nukleat

🇺🇦 нуклеїновий

🇵🇱 kwas nukleinowy

🇯🇵 核酸の (kakusan no)

🇫🇷 nucléique

🇪🇸 nucleico

🇹🇷 nükleik

🇰🇷 핵산의 (haeksan-ui)

🇸🇦 نووي (nawwi)

🇨🇿 nukleový

🇸🇰 nukleový

🇨🇳 核酸的 (hésuān de)

🇸🇮 nuklejski

🇮🇸 kjarnsýru

🇰🇿 нуклеиндік

🇬🇪 ნუკლეინის (nukleinis)

🇦🇿 nuklein

🇲🇽 nucleico

Etymology

The term 'nucleic' originates from the Latin word 'nucleus', meaning kernel or seed. It was first used in the early 20th century in the context of genetics and biochemistry to describe substances related to the cell nucleus and genetic material. The study of nucleic acids has been fundamental in understanding genetics and heredity.

See also: nuclear, nucleus.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,486, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.