phenylethylamine

/ (ˌfiːnaɪlˌɛθɪlˌəˈmiːn, ˌfɛnɪl-) /


noun
  1. an amine that occurs naturally as a neurotransmitter in the brain, has properties similar to those of amphetamine, is an antidepressant, and is found in chocolate. Formula: C 8 H 11 N

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