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amyl

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪmʌɪl, ˈamɪl/

Definition of amyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • of or denoting the straight-chain pentyl radical C5H11.
  • [mass noun] informalshort for amyl nitrite.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin amylum 'starch' + -yl

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