squark

British

/ skwɑːk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of squark

C20: from _s ( _uper- ) + _quark ¹

Example Sentences

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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.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024

The face in the sand emitted a muffled squark.

From A Tall Ship On Other Naval Occasions by Bartimeus

The first item on the programme is a solo by Miss Clay!!!" says the chairman, "and I'll come forward and squark.

From Some Everyday Folk and Dawn by Franklin, Miles

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