quaternary ammonium compound

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Any of a group of compounds in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four organic radicals and one acid radical, used as antiseptics, solvents, and emulsifying agents.

quaternary ammonium compound

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a type of ionic compound that can be regarded as derived from ammonium compounds by replacing the hydrogen atoms with organic groups

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quaternary ammonium compound - a compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs

organic compound - any compound of carbon and another element or a radical

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