Plack vs. Plaque: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 19, 2023
"Plack" is an incorrect spelling, whereas "Plaque" is correct, referring to a flat piece of material or a deposit on teeth or arteries.
Which is correct: Plack or Plaque
How to spell Plaque?
Plack is Incorrect
Plaque is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "plaque" as a "flat plate," both containing the letter "q."
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Oct 18, 2023
Dental health often discusses "plaque," emphasizing the importance of the "que" ending.
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Oct 18, 2023
Visualize a "plaque" on a wall with the letters "q-u-e" written on it.
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Oct 18, 2023
Remember, "plaque" is like "opaque," both ending in "-que."
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Oct 18, 2023
"Plack" lacks the proper ending; add "que" to make it right.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
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Plack and Plaque Definitions
Plaque
A sticky deposit on teeth in which bacteria proliferate.
Regular brushing removes plaque.
Sara Rehman
Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A clear area in a cell culture caused by the lysis of cells by a virus.
The scientist identified the virus by observing the plaques.
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A flat plate or tablet for ornament or inscription.
The commemorative plaque was hung on the wall.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall.
Plaque buildup can lead to heart diseases.
Harlon Moss
Oct 08, 2023
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Plaque
A distinct, often raised patch on the skin or another organ.
The patient had several plaques on his skin.
Sara Rehman
Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A flat plate, slab, or disk that is ornamented or engraved for mounting, as on a wall for decoration or on a monument for information.
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A biofilm of bacteria in a matrix of polysaccharides and other substances on the surface of a tooth or teeth.
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall, characteristic of atherosclerosis.
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Plaque
A deposit consisting mainly of beta-amyloid and degenerating nerve tissue, found in the brain tissue of people with Alzheimer's disease.
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Plaque
A sharply defined zone of demyelination in the central nervous system characteristic of multiple sclerosis.
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Plaque
A clear, often round patch of lysed cells in an otherwise opaque layer of a bacteria or cell culture.
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Plaque
(countable) Any flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a dish, plate, slab, etc., hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn by a person, such as a brooch.
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
(countable) A piece of flat metal with writing on it, attached to a building, monument, or other structure to remind people of a person or an event.
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Plaque
(countable) A small card representing an amount of money, used for betting in casinos; a sort of gaming chip.
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Plaque
In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system: any flat, thin musical instrument.
Blown plaques
Aconcussion plaques
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A broad patch of abnormal tissue distinguishable from surrounding tissue, especially a broad irritated]] patch on the skin.
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Plaque
An abnormal accumulation of material in or on an organ of the body, often associated with disease.
Amyloid plaque
Apleural plaque
Asenile plaque
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
An accumulation in artery walls made up of macrophage cells and debris containing lipids, (cholesterol and fatty acids), calcium, and connective tissue; an atheroma.
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Plaque
An accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth, which may develop into dental calculus (tartar).
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
A deposit of beta-amyloid protein occurring in a nerve cell and associated with Alzheimer's disease.
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Oct 08, 2023
Plaque
Any flat, thin piece of metal, clay, ivory, or the like, used for ornament, or for painting pictures upon, as a slab, plate, dish, or the like, hung upon a wall; also, a smaller decoration worn on the person, as a brooch.
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Oct 08, 2023
FAQs
What is the root word of Plaque?
The root word is the French "plaque," meaning "metal plate."
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Oct 18, 2023
What is the verb form of Plaque?
Plaque is primarily a noun and doesn't have a conventional verb form.
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Oct 18, 2023
Which preposition is used with Plaque?
Various prepositions can be used, such as "of" in "plaque of recognition."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
Is Plaque a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can give it negative connotations, especially in medical contexts.
Janet White
Oct 18, 2023
Why is it called Plaque?
It's called "plaque" from the French word for "metal plate," referencing its flat, plate-like nature.
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Oct 18, 2023
Which article is used with Plaque?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "plaque."
Janet White
Oct 18, 2023
How do we divide Plaque into syllables?
Plaque is a one-syllable word and isn't divided further.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Plaque?
Any conjunction can be used with "plaque" based on the sentence structure.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
Is Plaque a vowel or consonant?
Plaque is a word, not a single letter, and contains both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 18, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Plaque?
The entire word "plaque" is stressed as it's a single syllable.
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Oct 18, 2023
Which determiner is used with Plaque?
Determiners like "a," "the," and "his/her" can be used with "plaque."
Janet White
Oct 18, 2023
Is Plaque a countable noun?
Yes, plaque can be counted, as in "several plaques."
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Oct 18, 2023
Is the Plaque term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in literature.
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Oct 18, 2023
What is another term for Plaque?
Another term is "tablet" or "plate" for commemorative contexts and "deposit" in medical contexts.
Harlon Moss
Oct 18, 2023
What is the opposite of Plaque?
There isn't a direct opposite, but in dental context, "clean teeth" can be contrasted with "teeth with plaque."
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Oct 18, 2023
What is the first form of Plaque?
Plaque doesn't have verb forms. As a noun, it remains "plaque."
Aimie Carlson
Oct 18, 2023
How is Plaque used in a sentence?
"The dentist emphasized the importance of brushing to remove dental plaque."
Janet White
Oct 18, 2023
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