amyl nitrite

am·yl ni·trite

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-il, ey-mil nahy-trahyt]
- /ˈæm ɪl, ˈeɪ mɪl ˈnaɪ traɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-il, ey-mil nahy-trahyt]
- /ˈæm ɪl, ˈeɪ mɪl ˈnaɪ traɪt/

Definitions of amyl nitrite words

noun amyl nitrite a yellowish unstable volatile fragrant liquid used in medicine as a vasodilator and in perfumes. Formula: (CH3)2CHCH2CH2NO2 3
noun amyl nitrite a volatile liquid, C5H11NO2, that is inhaled to dilate blood vessels, esp. in angina pectoris 3
noun amyl nitrite a yellowish, fragrant, flammable liquid, C 5 H 11 NO 2 , used in medicine chiefly as a vasodilator, especially in the treatment of angina pectoris: misused by inhalation as a stimulant, especially of sexual sensation. 1
noun amyl nitrite (organic chemistry) The ester of amyl alcohol and nitrous acid. 0
noun amyl nitrite (Informal) isoamyl nitrite. 0

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amyl nitrite popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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