amyl nitrite

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amyl nitrite (uncountable)

  1. (pharmacology) A 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 aphrodisiac.
    Synonyms: (recreational use) popper, amyl, liquid gold

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