quaternation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English quaternary Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English quaternation From quaternary + -ation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The conversion of an amine into a quaternary ammonium compound.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quaternations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |