quaternium en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /kwəˈtɝ.ni.əm/ (General-American)
- /kwəˈtɜː.ni.əm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Blend of quaternary + ammonium. From quaternary ammonium.
Meanings
- A quaternary ammonium functional group
- A quaternary ammonium cation
- A quaternary ammonium compound
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| quaterniums | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
quaternary ammonium · quaternary · ammonium · qac