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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