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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'.

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