noun
a group or set of four
adjective
of or relating to the number four; fourth in order
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The quaternary structure of a protein refers to its overall three-dimensional shape.
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I learned about the quaternary structure of proteins in my biochemistry class.
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I have no idea what quaternary means, can you explain it to me?
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In the quaternary period of Earth's history, mammals began to dominate the planet.