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Methylenedioxyamphetamine

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A synthetic compound in the amphetamine family with a methylenedioxy group attached to its aromatic ring. It acts mainly by increasing the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which leads to stimulant effects along with changes in mood, perception, and sensory experience.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) A synthetic compound in the amphetamine family with a methylenedioxy group attached to its aromatic ring. It acts mainly by increasing the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which leads to stimulant effects along with changes in mood, perception, and sensory experience.

Synonyms for methylenedioxyamphetamine

Depending on context, synonyms include tenamphetamine, tenamfetamine, sass, sassafras.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include methylenedioxyphenethylamine, methoxyamine, methoxyamphetamine, dimethoxyphenylethylamine, methoxyaniline, methoxylamine.

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