English Explanatory Dictionary

amyl nitrite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/am.ɪl ˈnʌɪ.tɹʌɪt/ /ˌæm.əl ˈnaɪˌtɹaɪt/

Word forms

amyl nitrite

Synonyms

popper amyl liquid gold
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