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antiquark
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an·ti·quark  (nt-kwôrk, nt-)
n.
The antiparticle of a quark.
antiquark [ˈæntɪkwɑːk]
n
(Physics / Atomic Physics) the antiparticle of a quark
antiquark  (nt-kwôrk, nt-)
The antiparticle that corresponds to a quark.
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Noun1.antiquark - the antiparticle of a quark
elementary particle, fundamental particle - (physics) a particle that is less complex than an atom; regarded as constituents of all matter
hadron - any elementary particle that interacts strongly with other particles


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Physicists have long known that types of quarks and antiquarks combine in twos and threes to form more-complex particles such as protons and neutrons.
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Particles called baryons, such as protons and neutrons, contain three quarks or antiquarks each.
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Until recently, quarks and antiquarks were observed only in groups of twos or threes.
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