Both Uses of
nucleus
in
The Bourne Identity
- On the other hand, the chance to observe a nucleus belonging to Carlos-or Carlos himself-was an opportunity that might never come again.†
Chpt 24 *nucleus = the center (or most important part) of something
- I have access to classified documents dealing with France's military and nuclear security.†
Chpt 26nuclear = relating to the central or most important part of something
Definition:
the center (or most important part) of something
such as:
- in physics: the center of an atom where protons & neutrons are found
- in biology: the center of a cell where DNA is found
- in sociology: the closest family (mother/father/children in contrast to the extended family)