Synonyms for

Quarks

Verb / kwɑ:rks / Another word for quarks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Quarks are tiny particles that make up protons and neutrons.

Synonyms & similar words

quarkcheese quark hadrons leptons bosons fermions mesons baryons subparticles

Example sentences

  1. Quarks are the tiniest particles in the universe.
  2. Scientists use powerful machines called particle accelerators to study quarks.
  3. The discovery of quarks changed the way we understand the world around us.
  4. There are six types of quarks: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom.
  5. Quarks are always found in combination with other quarks.

Quotes

  • 'The quark is one of the building blocks of matter.' - Sheldon Lee Glashow
  • 'Quarks are the building blocks of protons and neutrons.' - Murray Gell-Mann
  • 'Quarks are nature's Lego blocks.' - Leon M. Lederman

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