quark

UK
/kwɑːk/
US
/kwɔrk/

Translations

quarknoun
quarks
pl
UK
/kwɑːk/
US
/kwɔrk/
Quarks are fundamental particles that make up protons and neutrons.
Кварки - это фундаментальные частицы, которые составляют протоны и нейтроны.
quarkadjective
UK
/kwɑːk/
US
/kwɑrk/
Used attributively in scientific contexts (e.g., quark matter, quark model).

Definitions

quarknoun
A fundamental particle and a basic constituent of matter, which combines to form protons and neutrons.
Physicists study quarks to understand the fundamental structure of the universe.
A type of soft, creamy cheese originating from Central Europe, similar to cottage cheese.
For breakfast, she spread quark on her toast and topped it with fresh berries.
quarkadjective
Relating to or consisting of quarks, or to theories that involve them.
The quark model provided a framework for classifying sub-atomic particles.