What does "methamphetamine" mean?

A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

What is a synonym for "methamphetamine"?

Common synonyms include: chalk, chicken feed, crank, deoxyephedrine, glass, ice.

Pronounced //ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn//.

/ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ noun

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Noun

1
A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine. countable, uncountable
"Near-synonyms: crystal meth, ice (formulation-specific nicknames); speed (also includes other similar drugs)"
2
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 wordnet

"Tom is a methamphetamine addict."

From meth- + amphetamine; 1945–1950.