quat
quat · quats
A quaternary ammonium cation or compoundA quaternary ammonium cation or compound.
UK/kwɒt/US/kwɑt/
Meaning
3 sensesA quaternary ammonium cation or compound.
(obsolete)A pustule.
(obsolete)An annoying, worthless person.
More definitions
- the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant
Origin
Clipping of quaternary.Clipping of quaternary.
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Forms
plural: quatsSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- the leaves of the shrub Catha edulis which are chewed like tobacco or used to make tea; has the effect of a euphoric stimulant:katkhatqatcatArabian teaAfrican tea
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedpolyquat