Phrase Hound found 5 phrases and 32 compound words that contain amyl. The most common are listed below. Open amyl in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 5
- amyl alcoholAny of the isomers of pentanol, C₅H₁₁OH; the principal constituent of fusel oil.
- amyl nitriteA 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 …
- amyl nitrateThe ester of amyl alcohol (pentanol) and nitric acid, C₅H₁₁NO₃, used to control angina and as an antidote to cyanide poisoning.
- amyl acetateAn organic compound and an ester, used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, and liquid bandages.
- tertiary amylThe univalent organic radical 2-methyl-2-butyl CH₃CH₂(CH₃)₂C-
Compound words 32
- amylaseAny of a class of digestive enzymes, present in saliva and also contributed to the gut by the exocrine pancreas, that break down complex carbohydrates such as starch into simpler sugars such as glucose.
- amyloseThe soluble form of starch (the insoluble form being amylopectin) that is a linear polymer of glucose.
- amylinThe dextrin of starch.
- amobarbitalA barbiturate administered especially in the form of its sodium salt C₁₁H₁₇N₂NaO₃ as a hypnotic and sedative; and as a supposed truth serum.
- dexamylDrinamyl.
- tertamyltertiary amyl
- amylogenThe water-soluble part of granulose.
- amylogenesisThe formation of starch.
- amylomeAll the parenchymal proteins (of a plant) that are capable of forming amyloid fibres
- amylometerAn instrument for determining the amount of starch in a substance.