methamphetamine
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/ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/
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/ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/
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ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmin
Substantiv
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.
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Near-synonyms: crystal meth, ice (formulation-specific nicknames); speed (also includes other similar drugs)
Methamphetamine is more potent than dexamphetamine which is in turn more potent than its racemate amphetamine.
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A cloud of smoke from two pounds of methamphetamine seized by the FBI and incinerated inside a Montana animal shelter sent its workers to the hospital, city officials in Billings said.
Substantiv
an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
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methamphetaminesmetamfetamine