quaternium
English
Etymology
Blend of quaternary + ammonium. From quaternary ammonium.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kwəˈtɜː.ni.əm/
- (General American) IPA(key): /kwəˈtɝ.ni.əm/
Noun
quaternium (plural quaterniums)
- A quaternary ammonium functional group
- A quaternary ammonium cation
- A quaternary ammonium compound