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hal·lu·ci·no·gen (hə lo̵̅o̅si nə jən, -jen′; hal′yo̵̅o̅ sinə-, -yə-)

noun

a drug or other substance that produces hallucinations

Etymology: < hallucin(ation) + -o- + -gen

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hallucinogen

n.

psychedelic drug, mind-expanding drug, stimulant; see drug 2.


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hallucinogen Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • produce: A universal mystical experience with life-changing effects can be produced by the hallucinogen contained in magic mushrooms, scientists claim today.

Converse of object

  • use: I want to explore these states, and make scientific experiments on them, including those induced by using hallucinogens.

Adjective modifier

  • powerful: It's a naturally occurring plant alkaloid, which no one knows how it works - and it is a powerful hallucinogen.

Preposition: with

  • time: Shortly after ingestion, Aserone is converted into TMA-2, a hallucinogen with 18 times the potency of Mescaline.
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