← Back to Fala2Me

núcleo ativo

[ˈnu.kle.u ɐˈti.vu]
nounmasculinepl: núcleos ativos
active nucleus
1. In biology, the central part of a cell containing genetic material that is actively engaged in cellular functions and gene expression
The active nucleus controls the cell's metabolic processes.
O núcleo ativo controla os processos metabólicos da célula.
2. In physics and chemistry, a nucleus that is undergoing active nuclear reactions or radioactive decay
The active nucleus emits radiation continuously.
O núcleo ativo emite radiação continuamente.
3. In organizational or social contexts, the core group or center that is actively functioning and driving operations
The active nucleus of the organization makes all strategic decisions.
O núcleo ativo da organização toma todas as decisões estratégicas.
Synonyms
núcleo funcionalcentro ativonúcleo operacional
Antonyms
núcleo inativonúcleo dorminhoconúcleo latente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
núcleo ativo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
núcleo ativo
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar no núcleo ativo de algo
fazer parte do núcleo ativo
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →