tertiary amine

noun

tertiary amine

noun
1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences An amine, containing three radicals, of general formula R₁R₂R₃-N; the radicals may be the same, different, or part of a ring.

Related terms
primary amine, secondary amine, quaternary ammonium compound

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