First Known Use: 1847
Dictionary
amyl
noun am·yl \ˈa-məl\
Definition of AMYL
: any of various isomeric alkyl radicals C5H11− derived from pentane
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Origin of AMYL
Latin amylum + English -yl
Medical Dictionary
amyl
noun am·yl \ˈam-əl\
Medical Definition of AMYL
: a univalent hydrocarbon radical C5H11 that occurs in various isomeric forms and is derived from pentane—called also pentyl
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