amphetamine
nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃fɨtɐminɐ/medium
an·fe·ta·mi·na
Definition
A central nervous system stimulant drug, used medically and as a drug of abuse.
Amphetamine is a drug with a high potential for addiction.
The doctor prescribed amphetamine to treat narcolepsy.
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Common collocations
amphetamine abuseeffects of amphetamineamphetamine dependence
Etymology
Do inglês 'amphetamine', por abreviação de 'alpha-methylphenethylamine'.