cetyltrimethylammonium

noun

The long-chain quaternary ammonium cation C₁₆H₃₃N(CH₃)₃⁺ known as cetrimonium in medical applications.

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Meanings

nouncetyltrimethylammonium (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe long-chain quaternary ammonium cation C₁₆H₃₃N(CH₃)₃⁺ known as cetrimonium in medical applications.

Origin

From cetyl + trimethyl + ammonium.

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cetyltrimethylammonium. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cetyltrimethylammonium

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