Definitions

1. noun

A type of sugar found in many starches, especially in grains, and used as a sweetener.

“The recipe called for a spoonful of amyl to enhance the flavor of the dish.”

2. noun

A type of alcohol, such as amyl alcohol or isamyl acetate, used as a solvent and in the production of perfumes and other chemicals.

“The laboratory worker handled amyl with care, as it was highly flammable.”