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STP

 
Slang.
a potent long-acting hallucinogen.
Origin:
1965–70; probably after STP, trademark of a motor-oil additive
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STP
 
—abbreviation for
1.  trademark scientifically treated petroleum: an oil substitute promising renewed power for an internal-combustion engine
2.  Also: NTP standard temperature and pressure: standard conditions of 0°C temperature and 101.325 kPa (760 mmHg) pressure
3.  Professor of Sacred Theology
 
—n
4.  a synthetic hallucinogenic drug related to mescaline
 
[Sense 4 from humorous reference to the extra power resulting from scientifically treated petroleum]

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Medical Dictionary

STP (ěs'tē-pē')
n.
See DOM.

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Computing Dictionary

STP definition


shielded twisted pair

StP definition


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Abbreviations & Acronyms
StP
St. Paul [Minnesota]
STP

  1. Scientifically Treated Petroleum

  2. sewage treatment plant

  3. shielded twisted pair [of wires for electrical transmission]

  4. standard temperature and pressure

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