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amyl

Syllabification: (am·yl)
Pronunciation: /ˈaməl/
Definition of amyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • the straight-chain pentyl radical C5H11.
  • informalshort for amyl nitrite.

Origin:

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

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