Polyquaternium

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a several classes of polymers having quaternary ammonium functional groups; they act as surfactants in shampoos and various hair products

Synonyms

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polyquat

Etymology

From poly- + quaternium.

Related phrases

functional groupquaternary ammonium

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