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Vocabulary Entry
quark
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A fundamental particle and a basic constituent of matter, which combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example Sentences
"Quarks combine in groups of three to form protons and neutrons."
"Scientists study quarks to better understand the fundamental forces of nature."
"There are six types of quarks: up, down, charm, strange, top, and bottom."
V
verb
To speak or argue in a quarreling manner (though this usage is rare).
Example Sentences
"The siblings began to quark over the last piece of cake."
"They would often quark about trivial matters during family gatherings."
"It's not productive to quark over every little issue."