Amyl

English

Etymology

From Latin amylum (“‘starch’”) + -yl. Compare with amidin.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈæmɪl/

Noun

Singular Amyl

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Amyl ({{{1}}})

1. (dated, organic chemistry) pentyl

Derived terms

amyl alcohol amyl nitrate amyl nitrite amylaceous amylate

amylene amylic amyloid amylolytic amylose

Translations

• Italian: amile it(it) m.

Adjective

Amyl (not comparable)

Positive Amyl

Comparative not comparable

Superlative none (absolute)

1. Of or pertaining to starch

Translations

• Italian: amile it(it)

vi:amyl zh:amyl