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amyl alcohol
noun
Definition of AMYL ALCOHOL
: any of eight isomeric alcohols C5H12O used especially as solvents and in making esters; also : a commercially produced mixture of amyl alcohols used especially as a solvent
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First Known Use of AMYL ALCOHOL
1849
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amyl alcohol
noun
Medical Definition of AMYL ALCOHOL
: any of eight isomeric alcohols C5H12O used especially as solvents and in making esters; also : either of two commercially produced mixtures of amyl alcohols used especially as solvents
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