Amphetamine
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amphetamine is a noun meaning (informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.
Meaning
(informal) Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.
More Meanings
- (informal, nonstandard) Referring to a substituted amphetamine; a member of the amphetamine class of chemicals.
- (organic chemistry, proper) The racemic freebase of 1-phenylpropan-2-amine; an equal parts mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine in their pure amine forms.
- (medicine, pharmacology) A potent central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine chemical class that is used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.
Word Forms
- amphetamines
Synonyms for amphetamine
Depending on context, synonyms include speed, upper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upper, speed, methamphetamine, dextro, ming, rf.
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