plural of amyl

(dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of pentyl / (informal) amyl nitrite

Of or pertaining to starch

(organic chemistry) A compound of the radical amyl with oxygen and a positive atom or radical.

(chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, amyl

plural of amylate

Dated form of amyl.

plural of amyle

Alternative form of amylo- (before a vowel)

(organic chemistry) The ester of amyl alcohol (pentanol) and nitric acid, C₅H₁₁NO₃, used to control angina and as an antidote to cyanide poisoning.