First Known Use: 1947
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nuclide
noun nu·clide \ˈnü-ˌklīd, ˈnyü-\
Definition of NUCLIDE
: a species of atom characterized by the constitution of its nucleus and hence by the number of protons, the number of neutrons, and the energy content
— nu·clid·ic \nü-ˈkli-dik, nyü-\ adjective
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Origin of NUCLIDE
nucleus + Greek eidos form, species — more at idol
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nuclide
noun nu·clide \ˈn(y)ü-ˌklīd\
Medical Definition of NUCLIDE
: a species of atom characterized by the constitution of its nucleus and hence by the number of protons, the number of neutrons, and the energy content
—nu·clid·ic \n(y)ü-ˈklid-ik\ adjective
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