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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quaternary ammonium cation containing one tetradecyl and three methyl groups; the bromide spontaneously forms micelles in water, similar to primitive cells especially, in-compounds, uncountable

Etymology

From tetradecyl + trimethyl + ammonium.

Related phrases

quaternary ammonium

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