quaternary ammonium compound en · NOUN
Meanings
- An amine derivative, containing four radicals, of general formula R₁R₂R₃R₄-N⁺X⁻; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring; X is any univalent anion such as OH⁻.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quaternary ammonium compounds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
quaternium · quaternary ammonium
Relateds
primary amine · quaternary ammonium cation · quaternary ammonium ion · secondary amine · tertiary amine