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

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".

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Salon

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

From Scientific American

The face in the sand emitted a muffled squark.

From Project Gutenberg