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quat

quat

9.8
A cleaning product used on surfaces and equipment to kill bacteria
  • noun
  • /kwɑt/
  • Jargon
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  • Many households use quats to effectively disinfect their bathroom surfaces.

Examples

  • In restaurants, staff frequently sanitize countertops using quats to maintain hygiene.

  • The doctor recommended cleaning the medical equipment with quats to ensure it is germ-free.

  • Quats, when diluted for use, are low in toxicity and irritation.

    Academic text (1994)

  • Quats have a naturally pleasant odor, counteract offensive odors, and are excellent cleaners.

    Academic text (1994)

Synonyms

quaternary ammonium compound
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  • Specialized
6.7

A chemical used in cleaners and medicines that kills germs and helps clean surfaces

is the informal name used specifically for surface and equipment disinfectant use

Surface Forms

quat singular
quats plural

Etymology

Quat is a short form of the longer chemical word quaternary, which means 'four', like 'quarter' or 'quartet', and it names a group of disinfectant chemicals. So when people say quat they mean those cleaning agents used to kill germs on surfaces.