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But it was soon ascertained that this quaternary matter of the animal body was chemically the same in the plant, was elaborated there, and only appropriated by the animal.
Asa Gray

Meaning of "quaternary" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD QUATERNARY

From Latin quaternārius each containing four, from quaternī by fours, distributive of quattuor four.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF QUATERNARY

quaternary  [kwəˈtɜːnərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF QUATERNARY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Quaternary can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES QUATERNARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

quaternary

Quaternary

The Quaternary Period /kwəˈtɜrnəri/ is the most recent of the three periods of the Cenozoic Era in the geologic time scale of the ICS. It follows the Neogene Period and spans from 2.588 ± 0.005 million years ago to the present. The Quaternary Period is divided into two epochs: the Pleistocene and the Holocene. The Quaternary period is typically defined by the cyclic growth and decay of continental ice sheets driven by Milankovitch cycles and the associated climate and environmental changes that occurred. The Anthropocene has been proposed as a third epoch as a mark of the anthropogenic impact on the global environment starting with the Industrial Revolution, or about 200 years ago. The Anthropocene is not officially designated by the ICS, however, but a working group is currently aiming to complete a proposal for the creation of an epoch or sub-period by 2016.

Definition of quaternary in the English dictionary

The first definition of quaternary in the dictionary is consisting of fours or by fours. Other definition of quaternary is fourth in a series. Quaternary is also containing or being an atom bound to four other atoms or groups.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH QUATERNARY


beanery
ˈbiːnərɪ
bicentenary
ˌbaɪsɛnˈtiːnərɪ
buffoonery
bəˈfuːnərɪ
catenary
kəˈtiːnərɪ
centenary
sɛnˈtiːnərɪ
deanery
ˈdiːnərɪ
denary
ˈdiːnərɪ
fernery
ˈfɜːnərɪ
greenery
ˈɡriːnərɪ
machinery
məˈʃiːnərɪ
ornery
ˈɔːnərɪ
plenary
ˈpliːnərɪ
quincentenary
ˌkwɪnsɛnˈtiːnərɪ
scenary
ˈsiːnərɪ
scenery
ˈsiːnərɪ
sublunary
sʌbˈluːnərɪ
tercentenary
ˌtɜːsɛnˈtiːnərɪ
ternary
ˈtɜːnərɪ
turnery
ˈtɜːnərɪ
unary
ˈjuːnərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE QUATERNARY

quat
quatch
quatercentenaries
quatercentenary
quatercentennial
quaternaries
quaternary ammonium compound
quaternate
quaternion
quaternionist
quaternities
quaternity
Quathlamba
quatorzain
quatorze
quatrain
quatre
Quatre Bras
quatrefeuille
quatrefoil

WORDS THAT END LIKE QUATERNARY

binary
canary
coronary
culinary
dictionary
disciplinary
evolutionary
extraordinary
imaginary
missionary
ordinary
out of the ordinary
precautionary
preliminary
pulmonary
revolutionary
stationary
the Quaternary
urinary
veterinary

Synonyms and antonyms of quaternary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «quaternary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF QUATERNARY

Find out the translation of quaternary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of quaternary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «quaternary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cuaternario
570 millions of speakers

English

quaternary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चतुर्धातुक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرباعية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

четвертичного
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quaternário
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চতুরাত্মক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

quaternaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kuaternary
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Quartär
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

第四級
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Quaternary
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chia bốn được
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நான்காம்நிலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चतुर्भुज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dörtlü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

quaternario
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

czwartorzędowych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

четвертинного
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuaternar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τεταρτοταγούς
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kwaternêre
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kvartar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kvartær
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of quaternary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «QUATERNARY»

The term «quaternary» is quite widely used and occupies the 37.978 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «QUATERNARY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about quaternary

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QUOTES WITH «QUATERNARY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word quaternary.
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Asa Gray
But it was soon ascertained that this quaternary matter of the animal body was chemically the same in the plant, was elaborated there, and only appropriated by the animal.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUATERNARY»

Discover the use of quaternary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to quaternary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Quaternary Dating Methods
Praise from the reviews: "This book is a must for any Quaternary scientist.
Mike Walker, 2013
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Quaternary Glaciations - Extent and Chronology: A Closer Look
All references to the underlying basic publications are included. Where controversial interpretations are possible e.g. in Siberia or Tibet, this is pointed out.
Jurgen Ehlers, Jürgen Ehlers, Philip Leonard Gibbard, 2011
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Quaternary Environments
The second edition of this authoritative introduction to the global environmental fluctuations of the Quaternary period has been thoroughly revised and updated, and now includes two new chapters: one on Quaternary glaciations, its causes ...
M. A. J. Williams, 1998
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Quaternary Glaciations - Extent and Chronology: Part III: ...
This book is the last of three volumes in which the recent knowledge of the extent and chronology of Quaternary glaciations has been compiled on a global scale.
J. Ehlers, P.L. Gibbard, 2004
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Quaternary Extinctions: A Prehistoric Revolution
What caused the extinction of so many animals at or near the end of the Pleistocene? Was it overkill by human hunters, the result of a major climatic change or was it just a part of some massive evolutionary turnover?
Paul S. Martin, Richard G. Klein, 1989
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Quaternary Ammonium Salts: Their Use in Phase-Transfer Catalysis
This text provides experimental methods for a wide range of organic reactions, systematically arranged according to reaction type, and describes the advantages and limitations of the procedures.
R. Alan Jones, 2000
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Late Quaternary Environmental Change: Physical and Human ...
" "This text will be essential reading for students in archaeology, geography, environmental science, geology, history and environmental conservation.
Martin Bell, Mike J. C. Walker, Michael James Cawthorne Walker, 2005
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Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary
Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing Climates of the Quaternary, Third Edition, provides a thorough overview of the methods of paleoclimatic reconstruction and of the historical changes in climate during the past three million years.
Raymond S. Bradley, 2013
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Encyclopedia of Quaternary Science
The second edition will contain about 375 articles, written by leading experts around the world. This major reference work is richly illustrated with more than 3,000 illustrations, most of them in colour.
Scott Elias, Cary Mock, 2013
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Advances in Quaternary Entomology
Advances in Quaternary Entomology addresses the science of fossil insects by demonstrating their immense contribution to our knowledge of the paleoenvironmental and climatological record of the past 2.6 million years.
Scott Elias, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUATERNARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term quaternary is used in the context of the following news items.
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The Real Paleo Diet Included Plants And Not Just Meat
... mouth during the person's life, and published their work in Quaternary International. Using microscopic analyses, the team found fragments of micro-charcoal, ... «Forbes, Jun 15»
2
Rarely Observed 'Quadruple' Rainbow Isn't What it Seems
The two double rainbows are different than true quaternary rainbows, which are incredibly rare, says Lee. There have only been four or five scientifically ... «National Geographic, Apr 15»
3
Public Release: 16-Apr-2015 How ancient species survived or died …
"The answers to extinction, survival and evolution are right here in the dirt," says University of Cincinnati Quaternary science researcher Ken Tankersley, ... «EurekAlert, Apr 15»
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It kills germs for up to six hours. Can it wipe out Ebola?
Quaternary ammonium salts, as a class, have shown to be effective against viruses like hepatitis C, Roepe says, suggesting that they could work against other ... «89.3 KPCC, Feb 15»
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Floodwaters make statement in 'Holoscenes' at Museum of …
18 Calendar section, an article about the "Holoscenes: Quaternary Suite" exhibit by Lars Jan at the Pasadena Museum of California Art said that the show ... «Los Angeles Times, Feb 15»
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Quaternary ammonium biocides: Efficacy in application
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) are among the most commonly used disinfectants. There has been concern that their widespread use will lead to the ... «Barfblog, Jan 15»
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Viruses can spread surprisingly quickly through buildings
He and his colleagues discovered this when they provided cleaning staff in the facilities with disinfectant wipes containing quaternary ammonium compounds ... «Medical News Today, Sep 14»
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Disinfectant Causes Reproductive Problems in Mice
The little-known chemicals, called quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, are common ingredients of cleaners used by hospitals, restaurants and food ... «Scientific American, Aug 14»
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Quats quagmire: Common disinfectants cause reproductive …
The little-known chemicals, called quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, are common ingredients of cleaners used by hospitals, restaurants and food ... «Environmental Health News, Aug 14»
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Drifting Continents Caused the Quaternary Ice Age 2.6 Million Years …
"Until now, the cause of the Quaternary ice age had been a hotly debated topic," said Thomas Stevens, one of the researchers, in a news release. "Our findings ... «Science World Report, Jun 14»

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