quaternary
- adjective
- /kwəˈtɜrnəri/
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cuaternario
- 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
Having parts arranged in groups of four, like leaves
Having four parts or units
Having four parts
Having four different parts or groups
A ring in a molecule that has four atoms or groups
A molecule with a ring made of four atoms or groups
Compounds
- Specialized
A chemical used in cleaners and medicines that kills germs and helps clean surfaces
- Specialized
The most recent part of Earth's history covering the last two million years with ice ages and humans evolving
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.