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QUARK

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Quark.

Quark - as a noun

(physics) hypothetical truly fundamental particle in mesons and baryons; there are supposed to be six flavors of quarks (and their antiquarks), which come in pairs; each has an electric charge of +2/3 or -1/3

Example: "Quarks have not been observed directly but theoretical predictions based on their existence have been confirmed experimentally"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
elementary particlefundamental particle
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quark cheese

Example Sentences

"A quark is an elementary particle and a fundamental constituent of matter."
"Protons and neutrons are made up of quarks."
"The Standard Model of particle physics defines six different types of quarks."
"The up quark and the down quark are the lightest and most stable of all quarks."
"The discovery of quarks revolutionized our understanding of the atomic nucleus."
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Word Game Points

Is QUARK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quark is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUARK has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is QUARK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quark is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUARK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is QUARK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quark is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUARK has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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