"polyquaternium" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polyquaterniums [plural]
Etymology: poly- + quaternium Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|poly|quaternium}} poly- + quaternium Head templates: {{en-noun}} polyquaternium (plural polyquaterniums)
  1. (chemistry) Any of a several classes of polymers having quaternary ammonium functional groups; they act as surfactants in shampoos and various hair products Wikipedia link: en:polyquaternium Categories (topical): Chemistry Synonyms: polyquat
    Sense id: en-polyquaternium-en-noun-jYgWplIC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with poly- Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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