Polyquaternium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Polyquaternium is a noun meaning (chemistry) Any of a several classes of polymers having quaternary ammonium functional groups; they act as surfactants in shampoos and various hair products.
Meaning
(chemistry) Any of a several classes of polymers having quaternary ammonium functional groups; they act as surfactants in shampoos and various hair products.
Word Forms
- polyquaterniums
Synonyms for polyquaternium
Depending on context, synonyms include polyquat.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quaternium, quat, polyquat, quaternary, quaternation, tetraalkylammonium.
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