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dimethyldioctadecylammonium chloride

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌdaɪˌmɛθaɪlˌdaɪˌɒk.təˈdɛs.ɪl.əˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˈklɔːr.aɪd/

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noun

Meaning 1

A chemical that helps soften, condition, and reduce static. It has a positive charge and long oily parts that let it stick to surfaces. Hence its used in objects like fabric softeners and conditioners.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From dimethyl + dioctadecyl + ammonium + chloride