hallucinogen
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐlusiˈnɔʒɛnju/medium
a·lu·ci·no·gé·ni·o
Definition
A chemical substance that causes alterations in perception, thoughts, and emotions, and can induce hallucinations.
LSD is a potent synthetic hallucinogen.
The use of natural hallucinogens has a long history in shamanic rituals.
Common collocations
hallucinogen useeffect of the hallucinogenhallucinogenic drug
Etymology
Do inglês 'hallucinogen', por sua vez de 'hallucination' + '-gen'.