polynuclear

polynuclear Definition

poly·nu·clear (päl′i no̵̅o̅′klē ər, -nyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

having many nuclei

also polynucleate pol′y·nu′·cle·ate (-it)

Etymology: poly- + nuclear

polynuclear Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

hydrocarbon: A low level of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons ( PAHs ) could also be detected, derived from anthropogenic combustion sources.

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