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Definition of amyl in English: amylnounˈeɪmʌɪlˈamɪlˈæməl Chemistry 1as modifier Of or denoting the straight-chain pentyl radical —C₅H₁₁. Example sentencesExamples - Ethanol was then replaced with amyl acetate in preparation for critical point drying with liquid carbon dioxide.
- The main component of the fragrance is amyl acetate (which is also the smell of nail polish remover).
- Once again, there's an impressive list of toxins found in these products that may include naptha, phenol, diglycol laurate, amyl acetate or nitrobenzene.
- The powdered bark can also be treated with solvents, such as toluene, or amyl alcohol to extract the quinine.
- While nail polish remover or amyl acetate will remove polish, both may affect the vinyl.
- 1.1informal
short for amyl nitrite Example sentencesExamples - The blurb makes it all sound far more titillating than it probably is, but they're right about the leather and amyl though.
- 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.
Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin amylum 'starch' + -yl. Definition of amyl in US English: amylnounˈæməlˈaməl Chemistry 1as modifier The straight-chain pentyl radical —C₅H₁₁. Example sentencesExamples - Once again, there's an impressive list of toxins found in these products that may include naptha, phenol, diglycol laurate, amyl acetate or nitrobenzene.
- The main component of the fragrance is amyl acetate (which is also the smell of nail polish remover).
- While nail polish remover or amyl acetate will remove polish, both may affect the vinyl.
- Ethanol was then replaced with amyl acetate in preparation for critical point drying with liquid carbon dioxide.
- The powdered bark can also be treated with solvents, such as toluene, or amyl alcohol to extract the quinine.
- 1.1informal
short for amyl nitrite Example sentencesExamples - The blurb makes it all sound far more titillating than it probably is, but they're right about the leather and amyl though.
- Wearing gasmasks with a small canister of amyl attached is really great for morale on the battlefield of love - but I digress.
- Effective treatment was not available until Brunton introduced nitrate of amyl in 1867.
Origin Mid 19th century: from Latin amylum ‘starch’ + -yl. |