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amphetamine
nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐ̃fɨtɐminɐ/an·fe·ta·mi·na
Definition
1A central nervous system stimulant drug, used medically and as a drug of abuse.
Usage examples
“Amphetamine is a drug with a high potential for addiction.”
“The doctor prescribed amphetamine to treat narcolepsy.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
amphetamine abuseeffects of amphetamineamphetamine dependence