quaternary ammonium compound meaning

Noun: quaternary ammonium compound

1. A compound derived from ammonium with hydrogen atoms replaced by organic groups; used as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and in drugs

Derived forms: quaternary ammonium compounds

Type of: organic compound

Encyclopedia: Quaternary ammonium compound

[Medicine]
n : any of numerous strong bases and their salts derived from ammonium by replacement of the hydrogen atoms with organic radicals and important esp. as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and drugs —called also quat, quaternary

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1. review on application of quaternary ammonium compounds in wood preservation
2. study on toxicity and mutagenic effects of quaternary ammonium compound detergent
3. method for laboratory evaluation of disinfectant activity of quaternary ammonium compounds by suspension test procedure
4. durability of wood and wood-based products-quantitative determination of quaternary ammonium compounds in wood; english version cen tr 15314 : 2006
5. The quaternary ammonium compounds neostigmine finds pharmaceutical applications as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors.