Amyl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæ.mɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amyl is a noun meaning (informal) Ellipsis of amyl nitrite.
Meaning
(informal) Ellipsis of amyl nitrite.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to starch
- (dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of pentyl.
Example Sentences
Holy fuck! — it’s like a double amyl rush — popping in the cranium like a week-old orgasm.
We had two bags of grass, 75 pellets of mescaline, five sheets of high-powered blotter acid, a salt shaker half full of cocaine, and a whole galaxy of multi-colored uppers, downers, screamers, laughers. . . and also a quart of tequila, a quart of rum, a case of Budweiser, a pint of raw ether and two dozen amyls.
Word Forms
- amyls
- amyle
Synonyms for amyl
Depending on context, synonyms include pentyl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include formate, nitrite, hydrocarbon, iso, amyle, amylamine.
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