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hallucinogen Definition

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 Synonyms

hallucinogen

n.

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

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.
  • contain: A universal mystical experience with life-changing effects can be produced by the hallucinogen contained in magic mushrooms, scientists claim today.
  • include: Many drug misusers, however, take a cocktail of drugs and alcohol including hallucinogens, cannabis and prescribed drugs such as benzodiazepines.
  • know: The places that your mind can take you to are truly paradise and way beyond any hallucinogens known to mankind.

Adjective modifier

  • powerful: It's a naturally occurring plant alkaloid, which no one knows how it works - and it is a powerful hallucinogen.
  • other: Even more revelatory then are the CIA and US military experiments with LSD and other hallucinogens on military and civilian test subjects.
  • mild: It's made from parts of the cannabis plant, which is a sedative and mild hallucinogen.
  • potent: He has shown what happens when you mix celebrity and fundamentalism, two of the most potent hallucinogens of the modern world.
  • natural: The practice of out-of-body journeying was taught through the careful ritualistic use of natural hallucinogens such as hashish and peyote.

Preposition: with

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