amyl
/ˈæ.mɪl/
amyl noun: synonym of pentyl. Also the ellipsis of amyl nitrite.
Noun
amyl (countable and uncountable, plural amyls)
Adjective
amyl (not comparable)
- Of or pertaining to starch
Also used as
amyl is also the ellipsis of amyl nitrite.
Synonyms of amyl
Forms of amyl
| plural | amyls |
|---|---|
| alternative form (dated) | amyle |
Origin of amyl
From Latin amylum (“starch”), from Ancient Greek ἄμυλον (ámulon, “starch”) from ἀ- (a-, “privative”) + μύλη (múlē, “mill”).
Words formed from amyl
Phrases with amyl
Questions about amyl
- What does amyl mean?
- Amyl means synonym of pentyl.
- What part of speech is amyl?
- Amyl can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce amyl?
- Amyl is pronounced /ˈæ.mɪl/ (UK).
- What is the plural of amyl?
- The plural of amyl is amyls.
Words near amyl in the dictionary
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