/ Dictionary / Index A amyl propionate: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: am'yl pro'pionate Pronunciation: [key] — Chem. Chem. a colorless liquid, CHO, having an applelike odor, used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfume. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. amylose amyl radical Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language