Quark

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɑːrk/

Quark (noun)

  1. A very small particle that makes up protons and neutrons in an atom.

Examples

  • A quark is a fundamental component of protons and neutrons.
  • A quark is a basic particle in physics.

Common collocations: fundamental particle, subatomic particle

Synonyms of Quark

Neutral