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butyl nitrite

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a volatile liquid, C 4 H 9 NO 2 , the vapor of which can cause headache and vasodilation, used as an active ingredient in some household deodorizers, and misused by inhalation to prolong the sensation of orgasm.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of butyl nitrite1

First recorded in 1975–80
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Example Sentences

Amyl and butyl nitrite cause rapid pulse, headaches, and involuntary passing of urine and feces.

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