denucleate

/dɛnjʊkliːeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or cause the loss of a nucleus, especially of a cell or an atomic nucleus

“The process of denucleating the cell ultimately led to its death.”

2. verb

to deprive or remove the nucleus of something, especially a country or a city of its central or essential part

“The new development project aimed to denucleate the old town center, making way for modern housing and amenities.”

3. noun

the process or result of denucleating something

“The denucleation of the cell was a crucial step in understanding its behavior and function.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • disarm

Antonyms

  • centralize
  • nucleate