quaternary ammonium compound
quaternary ammonium compound
nounDefinition of QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND
: any of numerous strong bases and their salts derived from ammonium by replacement of the hydrogen atoms with organic radicals and important especially as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and drugs
First Known Use of QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUND
circa 1934
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