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kernel

/ˈkɜːrnəl/  ·  say it: KER·nul

the core of an operating system

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1. (noun) the hard central part of a nut or seed that you can eat

2. (noun) the most important or central part of something

3. (noun) a single grain of corn or other cereal

Examples

• 1. The kernel of a walnut is inside the hard shell.
• 2. The kernel of the problem is that we don't have enough money.
• 3. She popped kernels of corn into the hot pan to make popcorn.

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