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quaternary

/kwəˈtɜːnəri/

/kwəˈtɜrnɛri/

Translations

quaternarynoun

quaternaries

/kwəˈtɜːnəri/

/kwəˈtɝːneri/

четвертичный период

The Quaternary is the most recent geological time period.

Четвертичный период — это самый недавний геологический период.

Synonyms

quaternaryadjective

/kwəˈtɜːnəri/

/kwəˈtɜrnɛri/

The quaternary structure of proteins is crucial for their function.

Четвертичная структура белков имеет решающее значение для их функции.

Synonyms

quaternarynoun

A group or set of four people or things.

The quaternary of musicians performed a beautiful symphony together.

(Chemistry) A quaternary ammonium compound or another compound in which a central atom is bonded to four substituents.

Quaternaries are widely used as antiseptics and surfactants.

quaternaryadjective

Relating to the number four or consisting of four parts.

The quaternary structure of the protein is crucial for its function.

Pertaining to the geological period following the Tertiary, marked by the emergence of humans and modern climatic conditions.

The Quaternary Period has seen significant fluctuations in global temperature.

Chemistry: Containing or involving four atoms, radicals, or valences; having a central atom bonded to four substituents.

Benzyltrimethylammonium chloride is a quaternary salt used as a phase-transfer catalyst.