HyperDic: quaternary_ammonium_compound

English > 1 sense of the expression quaternary ammonium compound:
NOUNsubstancequaternary ammonium compounda compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups
English > quaternary ammonium compound: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
MeaningA compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs.
Broaderorganic compoundAny compound of carbon and another element or a radical
Spanishamonio cuaternario
Catalanamoni quaternari

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