squark

/ skwɑːk /

noun

1. a hypothetical boson partner of a quark, the existence of which is implied by supersymmetry

Word History and Origins

Origin of squark¹

C20: from _s ( _uper- ) + _quark ¹

Example Sentences

The names for these speculative particles often tack on an S to the names of known particles: selectrons contrast electrons, the squark is the inverted twin of the quark, and so on.

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However, he said the park tried its best to reduce noise for neighbours, and he hoped the sign would discourage riders from "shouting excessively", even if some would inevitably "squark".

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The quark, the building block of an atom’s protons and neutrons, would have a partner called the squark.

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In 2007, its call was recorded for the first time, its song resembling something of an awkward “double squark”.

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In 2007, its call was recorded for the first time, its song resembling something of an awkward “double squark”.

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