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English word origin

Etymology of quat

Clipping of quaternary.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A quaternary ammonium cation or compound.

adj

Quaternary.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of quaternary.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

Alternative spelling of khat.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See khat.

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