a. Chem. [f. AMYL + -IC.] Of or pertaining to amyl; = AMYL attributively, as Amylic or Amyl alcohol, Amylic ether, etc.
1858. Penny Cycl., 2nd Supp. 127/1. Hydrated Oxide of Amyle = Amylic Alcohol = Fusel Oil … This fermentation in which it is produced is called the amylic.
1863. Watts, Dict. Chem. (1872), I. 203. Amylic alcohol is a transparent colourless liquid having a peculiar odour (the peaty smell of whisky is due to its presence in small quantities).
