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Variant of amylo-
<span class="word-self">amylspan>
Of or pertaining to starch
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pentyl
<span class="word-self">amylspan> alcohol
Any of the isomers of pentanol, C5H11OH; the principal constituent of fusel oil
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrate
The ester of amyl alcohol (pentanol) and nitric acid, C5H11NO3, used to control angina and as an antidote to cyanide poisoning
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrite
isoamyl nitrite
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrite
The ester of amyl alcohol and nitrous acid
<span class="word-self">Amylspan> alcohol
a mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis
<span class="word-self">amylspan>
{i} starch
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A hydrocarbon radical, C5H11, of the paraffine series found in amyl alcohol or fusel oil, etc
<span class="word-self">amylspan> acetate
An organic compound, CH, occurring in isomeric mixtures and used as a flavoring agent, as a paint and lacquer solvent, and in the preparation of penicillin. Also called banana oil
<span class="word-self">amylspan> acetate
banana oil, acetate derived from amyl alcohol (used in artificial fruit essences and as a paint solvent)
<span class="word-self">amylspan> alcohol
Any of eight isomers of the alcohol composition COH, one of which is the principal constituent of fusel oil
<span class="word-self">amylspan> alcohol
It is used as a source of amyl compounds, such as amyl acetate, amyl nitrite, etc
<span class="word-self">amylspan> alcohol
(Chemistry) colorless isomeric alcohol produced by combining two alcohol from the pentanes (used as a solvent and in organic synthesis)
<span class="word-self">amylspan> alcohol
Any of eight isomeric liquid compounds, C5H11OH; ordinarily, a mixture of two of these forming a colorless liquid with a peculiar cough-exciting odor and burning taste, the chief constituent of fusel oil
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrate
a vasodilator that is sometimes used to treat angina pectoris
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrite
{i} (Chemistry) yellowish and oily liquid used in medicine to enlarge blood vessels, substance inhaled for its rousing stimulatory effects
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrite
A yellowish oily volatile liquid, C5H11NO2, used in medicine as a heart stimulant and a vasodilator
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrite
A volatile yellow liquid, C, formerly used in medicine as a vasodilator, but now replaced by other nitrates, such as nitroglycerin. It is used illicitly to induce euphoria and enhance sexual stimulation
<span class="word-self">amylspan> nitrite
The inhalation of its vapor instantly produces flushing of the face
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