What is another word for quark?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɑːk] (IPA)

Quark is an elementary particle and the fundamental constituent of matter. It is a subatomic particle that carries a fractional electric charge. There are several synonyms for the word "quark," including "subatomic particle," "elementary particle," "atomic particle," and "fundamental particle." The word "quark" was first coined by the physicist Murray Gell-Mann in 1963, and it has since become an essential part of the language of particle physics. Other synonyms for the word "quark" include "hadron," "meson," "lepton," and "baryon." Regardless of the synonym used, understanding the properties and behavior of these particles is essential to our understanding of the universe.

What are the hypernyms for Quark?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Quark?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Quark?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for quark (as nouns)

Usage examples for Quark

The only sounds left in the sweltering predawn air were the cooing of wood doves and the harsh "quark" of egrets down by the bridge, accompanied by Joan's easy snores.
"Caribbee"
Thomas Hoover
Ja, quark, man spricht wohl von Citieren; 65 Sie wollen nur, man soll spendieren.
"An anthology of German literature"
Calvin Thomas
This name also has the same meaning as quark, or Curds.
"The Student-Life of Germany"
William Howitt

Famous quotes with Quark

  • One of the curious features of modern physics is that in spite of its overwhelming success in explaining a vast range of of physical phenomena from quark to quasar, it fails to give us a single metaphor for how the universe really works.
    Nick Herbert (physicist)

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