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Meaning of quaternary ammonium compound | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An amine derivative, containing four radicals, of general formula R₁R₂R₃R₄-N⁺X⁻; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring; X is any univalent anion such as OH⁻.

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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