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Definition of Amyl

1. Noun. A hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds.

Definition of Amyl

1. n. A hydrocarbon radical, C₅H₁₁, of the paraffine series found in amyl alcohol or fusel oil, etc.

Definition of Amyl

1. Noun. (dated organic chemistry) pentyl ¹

2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to starch ¹

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Definition of Amyl

1. a univalent radical [n -S]

Medical Definition of Amyl

1. A hydrocarbon radical, C5H11, of the paraffine series found in amyl alcohol or fusel oil, etc. Origin: L. Amylum starch + -yl. Cf. Amidin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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