-onium

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Etymology

From onium or -on + -ium.

Suffix

1. (particle physics) Designating an onium particle.
2. (pharmaceutical drug) Used to form names of quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.

   Alternative form: -ium

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