Dictionary of Environmental Health
An organic base that is formed when one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia (NH3) are replaced by an organic group. Amines are further classified as primary, secondary or tertiary dependent on whether one, two or three respectively of the hydrogen atoms are replaced.
See also: AMINO ACID
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