Of or pertaining to starch
amyl
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for amyl.
Editorial note
Fascinating story about the world's largest producer of amyl nitrates, the production of which has always been super-shadowy.
Quick take
Of or pertaining to starch
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of amyl gathered in one view.
(dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of pentyl.
(informal) Ellipsis of amyl nitrite. [(pharmacology) A yellowish volatile synthetic liquid C₅H₁₁NO₂ of commercial amyl alcohol and nitrous acid that is used medicinally as a vasodilator. It is rapidly absorbed by the body on inhalation, and is sometimes used recreationally especially as an aphrodisiac.]
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for amyl.
adjective
Of or pertaining to starch
noun
(dated, organic chemistry) Synonym of pentyl.
noun
(informal) Ellipsis of amyl nitrite. [(pharmacology) A yellowish volatile synthetic liquid C₅H₁₁NO₂ of commercial amyl alcohol and nitrous acid that is used medicinally as a vasodilator. It is rapidly absorbed by the body on inhalation, and is sometimes used recreationally especially as an aphrodisiac.]
Example sentences
Fascinating story about the world's largest producer of amyl nitrates, the production of which has always been super-shadowy.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Amyl and the Sniffers, Tame Impala (Perth), The Chats (SC) are murdering it.
In Canada Poppers are mixing tobacco with Cannabis In the US Poppers is Amyl Nitrate and used for relaxing your rectum for anal sex.
If anyone is looking to sell 1 or 2 tickets for Amyl and The Sniffers in Berlin on Nov 9, 2022, please comment or send me an e-mail.
Some amyl alcohol isomers have been investigated as ethanol replacements because of the similar effects, albeit at lower doses, and an absence of a hangover due to less toxic metabolites.
I'm guessing, with the reference to amyl nitrate, they are assuming that whatever is stuck up your ass to facilitate this breathing process, is going to hurt.
But once everyone knows a big squat is the way in, they train squats, they show up in lift suits, they use amyl nitrates and the whole thing stops being a good measure.
I guess, if meeting other people is out, you can still always watch brain rot TV, or strap in the amyl nitrite inhaler and goon away for the time between work shifts.
> they use amyl nitrates I think you meant ammonia.
I had the exact same though - this could make the suits a reality - providing that the traveller does not need to take large doses of morphine to deal with the pain or are dosed with amyl nitrite.
Shame, Amyl and the Sniffers would've put on a hell of a show;) I agree though, Melbourne is absolutely bursting at the seam with events, groups and activities in almost anything you could possibly be interested in.
The stuff my dad used for cleaning down beryllium copper sheets that then had silicon, gold, and nichrome deposited onto them to make tiny medical pressure sensors was generally various stages of xylene, amyl acetate, freon, and - on one notable occasion when a shipment of the sheet stock came heavily contaminated with tractor oil - plain ordinary petrol.
Quote examples
A few years ago they tried to reschedule Amyl Nitrate (aka Poppers) a drug available as "Leather cleaner" in most sex shops.
Proper noun examples
There are other alcohols (like tert-Amyl alcohol) that people have used recreationally which don't cause hangovers in the same way.
There are other great reasons not to mess with these substances (tert-Amyl is very long lasting and as little as 30ml might kill you), but they do show that some of the hangover is down to the specifics of ethanol's breakdown in the body.
Amyl and the Sniffers are tearing it up touring globally, Sleaford Mods are filling venues and mocking Blog Maggots, King Stingray are doing more tours than might be expected for a band from a remote island (as are Wet Leg but their island ain't quite as remote).
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use amyl in a sentence?
Fascinating story about the world's largest producer of amyl nitrates, the production of which has always been super-shadowy.
What does amyl mean?
Of or pertaining to starch
What part of speech is amyl?
amyl is commonly used as adjective, noun.