Quaternary Ammonium Compound Definition
noun
Any of a class of compounds in which the four hydrogen atoms of the ammonium radical are replaced by other groups, generally organic radicals: used as solvents, disinfectants, etc.
Webster's New World
(chemistry) 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-.
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Other Word Forms of Quaternary Ammonium Compound
Noun
Singular:
quaternary ammonium compound
Plural:
quaternary-ammonium-compounds
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