quaternary
Pronunciation:
/kwəˈtɜːnəɹi//ˈkwɑːtɚˌnɛəɹi/noun
Definitions
A quaternary compound.
The Quaternary period or the system of deposits laid down during it.
adjective
Definitions
Of fourth rank or order
Example: the quaternary stress in a pronounced word
Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x4
Relating to or in number base four
Quaternary ammonium