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kernel
[kur-nl]
noun
the softer, usually edible part contained in the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit.
the body of a seed within its husk or integuments.
a whole seed grain, as of wheat or corn.
South Atlantic States.the pit or seed of a peach, cherry, plum, etc.
the central or most important part of anything; essence; gist; core.
His leadership is the kernel of the organization.
Mathematics.the set of elements that a given function from one set to a second set maps into the identity of the second set.
Also called rumpf.Physical Chemistry.the remainder of an atom after the valence electrons have been removed.
verb (used with object)
to enclose as a kernel.
kernel
/ ˈɜːə /
noun
the edible central part of a seed, nut, or fruit within the shell or stone
the grain of a cereal, esp wheat, consisting of the seed in a hard husk
the central or essential part of something
verb
rare(intr) to form kernels
kernel
A grain or seed, as of a cereal grass, enclosed in a husk.
The inner, usually edible seed of a nut or fruit stone.
Other Word Forms
- kernelless adjective
- kernelly adjective
- ˈԱ- adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of kernel1
Example Sentences
But as Escola tells it, this kernel of a larger concept was too precious to let go of back then.
Then again, maybe that’s a popcorn kernel for critics and other nerds, like another episode’s throwaway line from a former journalist who says she got blackballed for sucker-punching Rex Reed.
He already had kernels of the big dance.
"Although we lack high-quality data determining the exact amount of takes to be lethal, just one kernel seems to be enough to cause significant toxicity and even death."
In a statement to The Times on Friday, Baca said there is “not a kernel of truth” to any of Pang’s allegations and he’s disappointed to think that someone would “fabricate such completely false allegations.”
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