noun, slang ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The racemic freebase of 1-phenylpropan-2-amine; an equal parts mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine in their pure amine forms. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression wordnet
3. 3
   Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine. countable, informal, uncountable
4. 4
   Referring to a substituted amphetamine; a member of the amphetamine class of chemicals. countable, informal, nonstandard, uncountable
5. 5
   A potent central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine chemical class that is used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

alpha-methylphenethylamineamphetamine sulfatebenzedrinebenzedrine pillccocaine

Example

More examples

"Hitler was an amphetamine addict."

Etymology

Shortened form of a(lpha-)m(ethyl)ph(en)eth(yl)amine.

Related phrases

4-fluoroamphetamined-amphetaminesubstituted amphetaminecentral nervous systemsubstituted amphetamine

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