amyl

noun am·yl \ˈa-məl\

Definition of AMYL

: any of various isomeric alkyl radicals C₅H₁₁− derived from pentane

Latin amylum + English -yl

First Known Use: 1847

Medical Dictionary

noun am·yl \ˈam-əl\

: a univalent hydrocarbon radical C₅H₁₁ that occurs in various isomeric forms and is derived from pentane—called also pentyl

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