dequalinium

English

Etymology

From de(cyl) +‎ [Term?] +‎ -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

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Noun

dequalinium (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A quaternary ammonium cation whose chloride salt is used in several medications.
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