quat.

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) four.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quat.¹

From the Latin word quattuor

Example Sentences

In 2009, he was invited to perform at the Théâtre de Quat’Sous in Montreal, which then showcased immigrant artists every Monday evening.

From New York Times

The hardest-hit areas were expected to be central provinces Quang Ngai, home to the Dung Quat oil refinery, and Quang Nam, home to the World Heritage site of Hoi An, said the meteorological agency.

From Reuters

The anger has made its way off social media and into the political arena, with Elizabeth Quat, a pro-Beijing lawmaker, saying she had received "a number of complaints" and has asked health officials to explain themselves, according to AFP news agency.

From BBC

But quat compounds also have been linked to developmental and fertility problems in mice, Lim writes, and to negative changes in cellular processes.

From Scientific American

Quat disinfectants, which are found in many disinfecting sprays, wipes, soaps, and hand sanitizers, have been widely used for decades and now are widely used by consumers, hospital workers, janitors, and public transit workers to reduce the risk of catching SARS-CoV-2.

From Scientific American

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