quark

(noun) (physics) hypothetical truly fundamental particle in mesons and baryons; there are supposed to be six flavors of quarks (and their antiquarks), which come in pairs; each has an electric charge of +2/3 or -1/3. Example: "Quarks have not been observed directly but theoretical predictions based on their existence have been confirmed experimentally."

(noun) fresh unripened cheese of a smooth texture made from pasteurized milk, a starter, and rennet. Synonyms: quark cheese.