quaternary
/kwəˈtɜːnəɹi/ · noun
Meaning
- A quaternary compound.
- The Quaternary period or the system of deposits laid down during it.
- Of fourth rank or order
- Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4
- Relating to or in number base four
- Quaternary ammonium
- Composed of four elements
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