amyl
(noun) a hydrocarbon radical that occurs in many organic compounds
Source: WordNet® 3.1
amyl (plural amyls)
(dated, organic chemistry) pentyl
amyl (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to starch
• Almy, Lamy, Maly, Myla, YAML, lyam, myal
Source: Wiktionary
Am"yl, n. Etym: [L. amylum starch + -yl. Cf. Amidin.] (Chem.)
Definition: A hydrocarbon radical, C5H11, of the paraffine series found in amyl alcohol or fusel oil, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 December 2024
(noun) Australian tree having hard white timber and glossy green leaves with white flowers followed by one-seeded glossy blue fruit
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
