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quarx

quarx

1 9.9
A made-up tiny thing that gives strong energy in science fiction stories
  • noun
  • /kwɑrks/
translation icon : quarx
  • In the science fiction novel, the scientists discovered a new particle called the quarx, which could change our understanding of the universe.
  • feel the quarx
  • quarx spoke
  • quarx was saying

Examples

  • The images that the quarx had shared with him rose again in his mind.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • When he woke, it was to the sound of the quarx saying, "... got to get something to eat."

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The quarx didn't answer, and he started to get angry all over again.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • What is this about Earth and some sort of danger? The quarx hesitated, as though uncomfortable with the question.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Bandicut began to grow impatient, but before he could ask why, the quarx finally spoke.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Bandicut saw the exploding fire of a quarx in its native reality.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The quarx felt a deep loneliness and longing, but also a sudden new urgency.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Bandicut nodded, his vision clouding as he realized what the quarx was saying.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • The quarx dived into the datastream, carrying Bandicut faster than he could follow with his thoughts.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Many fans theorized that the quarx would play a crucial role in the upcoming movie's plot twist.

Synonyms

chroniton
vsquarx
  • Jargon
13 9.9

A made-up particle in science fiction that changes time

is a general fictional particle or substance without a specific time role
quintessence
vsquarx
  • Specialized
9.9

A possible form of dark energy that makes the universe expand faster

is a fictional or generic particle concept rather than a scientific field

Surface Forms

quarx singular
quarxes plural

Etymology

Quarx is a made-up science word that often borrows the sound of the real word quark, which names a very small particle, so picture a tiny, hidden source of power. A helpful way to remember it is to think of quarx as a 'secret particle' or 'strange energy' that explains unusual forces in stories, which is why it means a fictional particle or substance.