Definition of amyl nitrite in English:
amyl nitrite
nounamɪlˈnʌɪtrʌɪtˈæməl ˈnaɪˌtraɪt
mass nounA yellowish volatile synthetic liquid used medicinally as a vasodilator. It is rapidly absorbed by the body on inhalation, and is sometimes used for its stimulatory effects.
Chemical formula: C₅H₁₁NO₂
Example sentencesExamples
- Inhalation of amyl nitrite, as well as isobutyl nitrite, purportedly enhances sexual pleasure and produces euphoria.
- As he explains, amyl nitrite in ‘poppers’ is administered by inhalation.
- In 1857, inhalation of amyl nitrite, a volatile liquid and known vasodilator, was found to relieve anginal pain; however, the duration of action was brief and the dosage difficult to control.
- I presume they put you on nitroglycerin or amyl nitrite?
- Some analogous alkyl nitrites, such as amyl nitrite, are known sensitizers in humans.