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amyl ether
noun
Definition of amyl ether
: any symmetrical ether (C5H11)2O derived from amyl alcohol; especially : a mixture of normal pentyl ether and isopentyl ether obtained as a by-product in the preparation of amyl alcohol (see amyl alcohol 2a) and used as a solvent
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First Known Use of amyl ether
1840
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