NUCLEINS

Noun

nucleins

plural of nuclein

Anagrams

• lucenins

Source: Wiktionary


NUCLEIN

Nu"cle*in, n. (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: A constituent of the nuclei of all cells. It is a colorless amorphous substance, readily soluble in alkaline fluids and especially characterized by its comparatively large content of phosphorus. It also contains nitrogen and sulphur.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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