1. of, relating to, or containing amyl or amyl compounds; derived from or containing the amyl group (C₅H₁₁)
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Amylic alcohol is used as a solvent in various industrial applications.
• The chemist studied the properties of amylic compounds in the laboratory.
• Amylic nitrite was historically used in medical treatments.
• The reaction produced amylic esters as byproducts.