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quaternary

/kwəˈtɜːnəɹi/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A quaternary compound.
  2. The Quaternary period or the system of deposits laid down during it.
  3. Of fourth rank or order
  4. Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4
  5. Relating to or in number base four
  6. Quaternary ammonium
  7. Composed of four elements

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Sources

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