Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to amyl; derived from the radical amyl: as, amylic ether.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, amyl.
- adjective (Chem.) same as amyl alcohol.
- adjective (Chem.) a process of fermentation in starch or sugar in which amyl alcohol is produced.
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- adjective chemistry Pertaining to, or derived from,
amyl
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Examples
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Its effects upon the system are less dangerous than those of other alcohols, such as amylic, methylic, or butylic.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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The behavior of the amylic alcohol, thus colored red, with hydrochloric acid and ammonia is characteristic.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 Various
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We may remark, in passing, that the toxic action of commercial alcohols is in great part caused by the presence of essential oils, amylic alcohol, and ethers, absolutely pure alcohol, as compared with these, being relatively innocent.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 299, September 24, 1881 Various
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The filtrate, if shaken up with amylic alcohol, gives it in either case a red color.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 385, May 19, 1883 Various
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During distillation of grain, unless very carefully conducted, considerable amylic alcohol (fusel oil) will pass over with the ethylic, especially if the process be continued too long.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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Among this class are: pear essence (amylic and ethylic acetates); banana essence (a mixture of amyl acetate and ethyl butyrate), and others.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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By keeping whiskey stored for several years the amylic alcohol becomes changed into various ethers, which impart the flavour to the spirit.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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It is soluble in amylic alcohol, scarcely so in absolute alcohol.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines Jerome Beers Thomas 1891
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Amyl Alcohol [Footnote: The odor of amylic alcohol is sweet, nauseous, and heavy.
Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics Joel Dorman Steele
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"In my hands ethylic alcohol and other bodies of the same group; viz. methylic, propylic, butylic, and amylic alcohols were tested purely from the physiological point of view.
Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say Martha Meir Allen 1890
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