Chemical compound in "poppers" Crossword Clue
11 letters · New York Times · Monday, February 24, 2014 · 61-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, February 24, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 24, 2014 · 61-Across · 11 letters
AMYLNITRITE0 of 11 letters revealed
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A yellowish volatile synthetic liquid C₅H₁₁NO₂ of commercial amyl alcohol and nitrous acid that is used medicinally as a vasodilator. It is rapidly absorbed by the body on inhalation, and is sometimes used recreationally especially as an aphrodisiac.
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