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butyl nitrite

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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.

Etymology

Origin of butyl nitrite

First recorded in 1975–80

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

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