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quarks

/kwɔːrks/ /kwɑːrks/

Meanings
noun
In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle that forms matter. They combine to form hadrons, such as protons and neutrons.

Examples :

"Protons and neutrons, which make up the nucleus of an atom, are themselves made of even smaller particles called quarks. "
physics element

Related Words

Illustration birdwatching

birdwatching noun

/ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/

Observing or identifying wild birds in their natural environment.

"My grandma enjoys birdwatching in her backyard, where she can see many different types of birds. "

Illustration neutrons

neutrons noun

/ˈnjuːtrɒnz/ /ˈnuːtrɒnz/

A subatomic particle forming part of the nucleus of an atom and having no charge; it is a combination of an up quark and two down quarks.

"The nucleus of a helium atom contains two protons and two neutrons. "

Illustration shoreline

shoreline noun

/ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/ /ˈʃɔrlaɪn/

The divide between land and a body of water.

"The children collected seashells along the shoreline. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

Illustration themselves

themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

Illustration uniquely

uniquely adverb

/juˈniːkli/ /jʊˈniːkli/

In a unique manner.

"a uniquely gifted musician"

Illustration standard

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

Illustration particle

particle noun

/ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"The scientist studied the tiny particle of dust. "

Illustration identifies

identifies verb

/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪz/

To establish the identity of someone or something.

"The detective identified the suspect as the man seen running from the store. "

Illustration subatomic

subatomic adjective

/ˌsʌbəˈtɑmɪk/ /ˌsʌbæˈtɑmɪk/

Relating to particles that are constituents of the atom, or are smaller than an atom; such as proton, neutron, electron, etc.

"Scientists use powerful microscopes to study the behavior of subatomic particles inside atoms. "

Illustration represented

represented verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "

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elementary noun

/(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/

An elementary school

"My son attends the elementary school near our house. "