methamphetamine
English
Etymology
From meth- + amphetamine; 1945-50.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/, /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/
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Noun
methamphetamine (plural methamphetamines)
- A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.
- Synonyms: crystal meth, ice, meth, methedrine, speed; see also Thesaurus:methamphetamine
Derived terms
- levomethamphetamine
- methamphetamine hydrochloride
- methylenedioxymethamphetamine
Translations
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
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Further reading
methamphetamine on Wikipedia.Wikipedia