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Meaning of quaternary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quaternary

Pronunciation:/kwəˈtɜːnəɹi//ˈkwɑːtɚˌnɛəɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A quaternary compound.

  2. The Quaternary period or the system of deposits laid down during it.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of fourth rank or order

    Example: the quaternary stress in a pronounced word

  2. Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4

  3. Relating to or in number base four

  4. Quaternary ammonium