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quaternary ammonium salt
A nitrogen compound in which a central nitrogen atom is joined to four organic radicals and one acid radical, for example, hexamethonium chloride; used as an emulsifying agent, corrosion inhibitor, and antiseptic.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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