Amphetamine Definition
ăm-fĕtə-mēn, -mĭn
amphetamines
noun
amphetamines
A colorless, volatile liquid, C9 H13 N, used as a central nervous system stimulant in the treatment of certain conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and narcolepsy, and used illegally as a stimulant.
American Heritage
A colorless, liquid drug, C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH3, that acts as a stimulant of the central nervous system and is used, usually in its crystalline sulfate or phosphate form, as a medicine to treat narcolepsy, depression, obesity, and Parkinson's disease.
Webster's New World
A derivative of amphetamine, such as dextroamphetamine or a phosphate or sulfate of amphetamine.
American Heritage
Any closely related drug, as Dexedrine.
Webster's New World
A synthetic compound, C9 H13 N, that occurs as a racemic mixture of two stereoisomers or as one of its stereoisomers (especially dextroamphetamine), derivatives (such as methamphetamine), or salts. Amphetamine acts as a central nervous system stimulant, and various formulations are used in the medical treatment of certain conditions (such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and illegally as stimulants.
American Heritage Medicine
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Other Word Forms of Amphetamine
Noun
Singular:
amphetamine
Plural:
amphetaminesOrigin of Amphetamine
a(lpha) m(ethyl) ph(enyl) et(hyl) amine
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Shortened form of alpha-methylphenethylamine.
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