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amyl acetate
noun
Definition of AMYL ACETATE
: a colorless liquid acetate C7H14O2 of amyl alcohol that has a pleasant fruity odor and is used especially as a solvent and in the manufacture of artificial fruit essences —called also banana oil
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First Known Use of AMYL ACETATE
1863
Medical Dictionary
amyl acetate
noun
Medical Definition of AMYL ACETATE
: a colorless liquid acetate C7H14O2 of amyl alcohol that has a pleasant fruity odor and is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of artificial fruit essences
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