Definition of "quat" []

• A pustule. (noun)
• A quaternary ammonium cation. (noun)
• To satiate. (verb)

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• "For instance virtually every shampoo or conditioner has what you call a quat, which helps hair be soft and manageable."
• "I can find no legitimate references to the use of metallic, inorganic, or organic silver compounds as a sanitizer, disinfectant, or sterilizing agent. quaternary ammonium chloride compounds - Mixtures of compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, dioctyl dimethyl ammonium chloride, and octyl decyl dimethyl ammonium chloride are very commonly used as surface sanitizer; if you look at your household cleaners that claim disinfecting properties, there's a high percentage chance that you'll find a "quat"."
• "Ms. Clinton did not quat the last aaccusation, but has used her deceptive responses to support the therory."