Adrenaline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adrenaline is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.
More Meanings
- Excitement; thrills.
Example Sentences
Some people bungee jump to feel alive through the surge of adrenaline.
May be it's not as heavy as he thought, or may be he's on adrenaline overdrive.
Despite the crisis, the adrenaline that must have been feeding his own alarm, Tim managed to maintain his control and spoke in a subdued tone, assuring the tenderman and all of us that things would be okay.
Word Forms
- adrenalines
- adrenalin
Synonyms for adrenaline
Depending on context, synonyms include epinephrine, adrenalin, epinephrin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include adrenalin, epinephrine, epinephrin, epi, rush, junkies.
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