-onium
See also: onium
English
Etymology
From onium or -on + -ium.
Suffix
-onium
- (physics) Designating an onium particle.
- (pharmacology) 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
Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -onium
French
Suffix
-onium
- -onium
Derived terms
French terms suffixed with -onium