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| heavy quark comparison table | ||
| Subject | has definition | has charge | 
|---|---|---|
| bottom | A flavor of quark. See flavor. | -1/3 | 
| charm | The property that distinguishes one of the types of quarks. At present, there are six types of quarks known, one of which is the "charmed" quark. (See quark.) | 2/3 | 
| top | The sixth flavor of quark. | 2/3 | 
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