dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride

/ˌdaɪˌmɛθɪlˌdaɪˌɒk.təˈdɛs.ɪl.əˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˈklɔːr.aɪd/

noun

A chemical that helps soften, condition, and reduce static. It has a positive charge and long oily parts that let it stick to surfaces. Hence its used in objects like fabric softeners and conditioners.

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Meanings

noundimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride (uncountable, abbreviation DSDMAC)

abbreviation DSDMAC

  1. uncountablechemistryA chemical that helps soften, condition, and reduce static. It has a positive charge and long oily parts that let it stick to surfaces. Hence its used in objects like fabric softeners and conditioners.

Origin

From dimethyl + dioctadecyl + ammonium + chloride

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dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dimethyldioctadecylammonium%20chloride

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