quaternary ammonium compounds

A form of quaternary ammonium compound — 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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noun
  1. pluralplural of quaternary ammonium compound
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