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单词 amyl
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Definition of amyl in English:

amyl

nounˈeɪmʌɪlˈamɪlˈæməl
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. 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.

Rhymes

Tamil
 
 

Definition of amyl in US English:

amyl

nounˈæməlˈaməl
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. 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.

 
 
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