Nucleic

Pronunciation: /nuːˈkleɪɪk/

Nucleic (adj)

  1. Relating to DNA or RNA, the substances in cells that store and use genetic information.
  2. Connected with genetic material found inside cells, especially in the nucleus.

Nucleic (adjective)

Examples

  • Nucleic acids store genetic information in cells.
  • The lab studied nucleic processes in the sample.