The Dictionary of Environmental Science and Engineering, Second Edition
Alkyl derivatives of ammonia. These can occur as primary, secondary or tertiary, depending on the number of ammonia hydrogen atoms replaced. Tertiary amines combine with alkyl halides to form quaternary ammonium salts, which are used as disinfecting agents.
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