Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quark
Noun
/kwɔrk/
Definition
A fundamental particle and a basic building block of matter in particle physics.
Examples
- Protons and neutrons are made of quarks.
- Theoretical physicists study the interactions between quarks and other particles.
- Quarks are never found in isolation, only in groups.
Meaning
Quarks combine to form protons and neutrons, which make up the nuclei of atoms.
Synonyms
- None
