kernel
noun
/ˈkɜːnəl/
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/ˈkɝnəl/
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- (botany, US) The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
- (computing) The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
- (mathematics, linear algebra, group theory, functional analysis) For a given function (especially a linear transformation between vector spaces or homomorphism between groups), the set of elements in the domain which are mapped to zero; (formally) given f : X → Y, the set {x ∈ X : f(x) = 0}.
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noyau
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- (botany) The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
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cerneau,
amande
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- The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
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cœur,
fond
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- (botany) A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
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grain
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