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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of butyl nitrite¹

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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

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