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methamphetamine
[ meth-am-fet-uh-meen, -min ]
noun
, Pharmacology.
- a central nervous system stimulant, C 1 0 H 1 5 N, used clinically in the treatment of narcolepsy, hyperkinesia, and for blood pressure maintenance in hypotensive states: also widely used as an illicit drug.
methamphetamine
/ ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmɪn /
noun
- a variety of amphetamine used for its stimulant action
methamphetamine
/ mĕth′ăm-fĕt′ə-mēn′,-mĭn /
- An amine derivative of amphetamine, C 10 H 15 N, used in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride both as a central nervous system stimulant in the medical treatment of obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and illicitly as a recreational drug.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of methamphetamine1
First recorded in 1945–50; meth- + amphetamine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of methamphetamine1
C20: from meth- + amphetamine
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Example Sentences
Methamphetamine addiction is central to more than one story.
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Much like the TV show Breaking Bad, the Mexican Mafia are real life methamphetamine kingpins.
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He could transport heroin and methamphetamine with impunity.
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Gupta points out that even methamphetamine and cocaine are recognized for their therapeutic value as “Schedule II” drugs.
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So what to do with the illicit cocaine and methamphetamine users?
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