"cetylpyridinium" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cetyl + pyridinium. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cetyl|pyridinium}} cetyl + pyridinium Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} cetylpyridinium
  1. (organic chemistry, pharmacology) A cetyl derivative of the pyridinium cation that is the basis of several cationic disinfectants Derived forms: cetylpyridinium chloride
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