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Kern

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ker·nel [ˈkɜ:nəl, Am ˈkɜ:r-] N

1. kernel:

kernel (fruit centre)
Kern m <-(e)s, -e>
kernel (cereal centre)
Getreidekorn nt <-(e)s, -körner>
maize/wheat kernel

2. kernel (essential part):

kernel
Kern m <-(e)s, -e> fig
a kernel of truth

3. kernel COMPUT:

kernel

4. kernel CHEM, PHYS:

kernel
Atomkern m <-(e)s, -e>

ˈpine ker·nel N Brit, Aus

pine kernel
Pinienkern m <-(e)s, -e>
German
German
English
English
pine kernel [or nut]
kernel

Klett Biology Glossary

kernel [ˈkɜːnl] N

kernel

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Since usplash operates in user space, it can be updated without recompiling the kernel.
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It can be used to obtain information about the system and to change certain kernel parameters at runtime (sysctl).
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Examples of such kernel data structure are ready list and communication channels.
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Since "f" is a function, the elements of the form ("a", "a") must belong to the kernel.
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The leaves and the fruit are said to be poisonous, but not the flowers and the kernels of the seeds.
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Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

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In the course, the essence of the concepts, and the methodological kernel of the paradigmes will be presented.
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www.informatik.uni-bremen.de
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Im Kurs soll die Essenz von Konzepten bzw. der methodische Kern der Paradigmen behandelt werden.
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The kernels are then subject to a three-stage mechanical and manual peeling process, graded by size and quality, and packaged.
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www.giz.de
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Die Kerne werden dann noch dreimal maschinell und von Hand geschält, nach Größe und Qualität sortiert und schließlich verpackt.
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Furthermore, apricots can help in many different ways (as whole fruit, juice, oil, or even just their kernel) with asthma, anemia (aiding hemoglobin production) and cancer.
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www.rohtopia.com
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Weiters können Aprikosen in verschiedender Form (als ganze Frucht, Saft, Öl oder auch nur ihr Kern) bei Asthma, Blutarmut (Hämoglobinbildung) und Krebs helfen.
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This is the basis for the production of our oils - because only the best kernels yield the extraordinary plant oils that play a valuable role in your health!
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www.fandler.at
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Dies ist die Basis für die Herstellung unserer Öle, denn nur aus den besten Kernen können wir außergewöhnliche Pflanzenöle gewinnen, die einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Ihrer Gesundheit leisten!
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Because a symptom “contains a kernel of pleasure,” one last area within one’s own existence that resists “every interpretation.”
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www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch
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Denn im Symptom ist ein „Kern des Geniessens enthalten“, ein letzter Bereich innerhalb der eigenen Existenz, der „jeder Interpretation widersteht“.
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