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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
Mais-/Weizenkorn nt

2. kernel (essential part):

kernel
Kern m <-(e)s, -e> fig
a kernel of truth
ein Körnchen nt Wahrheit

3. kernel COMPUT:

kernel
Kernroutine f

4. kernel CHEM, PHYS:

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

kernel [ˈkɜːnl] N

kernel
Samenkern

ˈpine ker·nel N Brit, Aus

pine kernel
Pinienkern m <-(e)s, -e>