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Definition of Amyl alcohol
1. Noun. A mixture of 2 or more isomeric alcohols; used as a solvent and in organic synthesis.
Generic synonyms: Alcohol
Definition of Amyl alcohol
1. Noun. (organic compound) Any of the isomers of pentanol, C5H11OH; the principal constituent of fusel oil. ¹
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Medical Definition of Amyl alcohol
1. 1-pentanol;used as a solvent for varnishes and oils; highly toxic, with irritating vapors. See: fusel oil. (05 Mar 2000)