Amphetamine Definition

amphetamine

English

Etymology

Shortened form of alpha-methylphenethylamine.

Pronunciation

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Alternative spellings

• amfetamine

Noun

amphetamine (countable and uncountable; plural amphetamines)

1. (organic chemistry) 1-phenyl-2-propylamine; a colourless volatile liquid; any of its derivatives.
2. A class of drugs used as a stimulant of the central nervous system in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant.

Derived terms

• methamphetamine

See also

• barbiturate
• maxiton (French)

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