Noun: amyl nitrite
- A vasodilator that is sometimes used to treat angina pectoris
"The patient kept amyl nitrite handy in case of chest pain"
- Chemical compound formed from amyl alcohol and nitric acid, used as a diesel fuel additive
"Amyl nitrate improves cetane ratings in diesel fuel"
Type of: vasodilative, vasodilator
Encyclopedia: Amyl nitrite