1. Noun. (organic compound) The ester of amyl alcohol and nitrous acid. ¹
2. Noun. (informal) isoamyl nitrite ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Amyl nitrite
1. A vasodilator that is administered by inhalation. It is also used recreationally due to its supposed ability to induce euphoria and act as an aphrodisiac.
Pharmacological action: aphrodisiacs, vasodilator agents.
(12 Dec 1998)
