quaternary
IPA: kwˈɑtɝnɛri
noun
- (chemistry) A quaternary compound.
- (geology) The Quaternary period or the system of deposits laid down during it.
- (geology) The geological period of the Cenozoic Era immediately following the Tertiary. It is subdivided into the Pleistocene and the Holocene Epochs.
adjective
- Of fourth rank or order.
- Of a mathematical expression containing e.g. x⁴.
- Relating to or in number base four.
- (organic chemistry) quaternary ammonium.
- (inorganic chemistry) Composed of four elements.
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