Meaning of amyl in English:
amyl
noun
as modifier1Chemistry
Of or denoting the straight-chain pentyl radical —C₅H₁₁.‘The powdered bark can also be treated with solvents, such as toluene, or amyl alcohol to extract the quinine.’- ‘Once again, there's an impressive list of toxins found in these products that may include naptha, phenol, diglycol laurate, amyl acetate or nitrobenzene.’
- ‘Ethanol was then replaced with amyl acetate in preparation for critical point drying with liquid carbon dioxide.’
- ‘While nail polish remover or amyl acetate will remove polish, both may affect the vinyl.’
- ‘The main component of the fragrance is amyl acetate (which is also the smell of nail polish remover).’
- 1.1 informal short for amyl nitrite
- ‘Effective treatment was not available until Brunton introduced nitrate of amyl in 1867.’
- ‘Wearing gasmasks with a small canister of amyl attached is really great for morale on the battlefield of love - but I digress.’
- ‘The blurb makes it all sound far more titillating than it probably is, but they're right about the leather and amyl though.’
Pronunciation
Origin
Mid 19th century from Latin amylum ‘starch’ + -yl.
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