polyquaternium en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁-der. Proto-Indo-European *polh₁ús Ancient Greek πολῠ́ς (polŭ́s)lbor. English poly- English quaternium English polyquaternium From poly- + quaternium.
Meanings
- Any of a several classes of polymers having quaternary ammonium functional groups; they act as surfactants in shampoos and various hair products
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyquaterniums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |