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dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˌdaɪˌmɛθɪlˌdaɪˌɒk.təˈdɛs.ɪl.əˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˈklɔːr.aɪd/
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Etymology

From dimethyl + dioctadecyl + ammonium + chloride

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A chemical that helps soften, condition, and reduce static. It has a positive charge and long oily parts that let it stick to surfaces. Hence its used in objects like fabric softeners and conditioners.

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