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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A cation consisting of a central positively-charged nitrogen atom with four substituents, especially organic (alkyl and aryl) groups, discounting hydrogen atoms.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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quaternary healthcare quaternary industry quaternary moon quaternary number quaternary sector quaternary structure

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