quaternary ammonium
quaternary ammonium · quaternary ammoniums
An ammonium group in which each hydrogen has been replaced by an alkyl or aryl groupAn ammonium group in which each hydrogen has been replaced by an alkyl or aryl group
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An ammonium group in which each hydrogen has been replaced by an alkyl or aryl group
Forms
plural: quaternary ammoniums| Singular | quaternary ammonium |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsquatquaterniumquaternary amine
Word family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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