quaternary
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- adjective
- /kwəˈtɜrnəri/
- The team's strategy was designed around a quaternary formation to optimize their performance.
Examples
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In mathematics, a quaternary system is one that operates using four distinct elements.
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I should make this into a quaternary variable.
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This is the quaternary structure, Quaternary structure, and this refers to.
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The quaternary structure of the protein consists of four subunits that work together.
Synonyms
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Four times as much or having four parts
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Having four parts
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Having four parts or units
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Having four different parts or groups
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A ring in a molecule that has four atoms or groups
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A molecule with a ring made of four atoms or groups
Having parts arranged in groups of four, like leaves
Compounds
- Specialized
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The most recent part of Earth's history covering the last two million years with ice ages and humans evolving
- Specialized
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A chemical used in cleaners and medicines that kills germs and helps clean surfaces
How Many
Surface Forms
Morphology
quaternary = quatern (semi-transparent) = quatern + ary
The suffix '-ary' indicates relating to, but the specific scientific meaning may not be immediately clear to all learners.
Etymology
The word quaternary comes from the Latin part quater- meaning 'four', like in quartet which is a group of four. So something quaternary is arranged in sets or groups of four.