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butyl nitrite
noun
Chemistry.
- 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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of butyl nitrite1
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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