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quaternary

adjective(qua-ter-na-ry)

of, relating to, or consisting of four units or members

quaternary

adjective(qua-ter-na-ry)

of, relating to, or being a number system with a base of four

quaternary

adjective(qua-ter-na-ry)

of, relating to, or being the geological period from the end of the Tertiary to the present time or the corresponding system of rocks

quaternary

noun(qua-ter-na-ry)

the Quaternary period or system of rocks

quaternary

noun(qua-ter-na-ry)

a member of a group fourth in order or rank

quaternary

noun(qua-ter-na-ry)

any of numerous strong bases and their salts derived from ammonium by replacement of the hydrogen atoms with organic radicals and important especially as surface-active agents, disinfectants, and drugs

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