quaternary

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/kwəˈtɜːnəɹi/ English

Definitions

noun

A quaternary compound.
The Quaternary period or the system of deposits laid down during it.

adjective

Of fourth rank or order“the quaternary stress in a pronounced word”
Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4
Relating to or in number base four
Quaternary ammonium

Related words

Synonyms

fourth four 4th quatern quaternion quaternity quaternate tetrad ordinal multiple iv quartet quadruplet little joe foursome age of man

Associated

quinary ammonium alluvium glaciation geomorphology holocene amines cation cenozoic stratigraphy amine pliocene

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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