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Hallucinogen definition

hə-lo͝osə-nə-jən
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A substance that induces hallucination.
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A drug or other substance that produces hallucinations.
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A substance that induces hallucination.
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A drug or chemical that causes a person to have hallucinations. Mescaline, LSD, and psilocybin are hallucinogens.
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Any substance tending to induce hallucination.
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Singular:
hallucinogen
Plural:
hallucinogens

Origin of hallucinogen

  • hallucin(ation) –gen

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • hallucination + -o- (“(interconsonantal)”) + -gen (“producer”).

    From Wiktionary

Hallucinogen Sentence Examples

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

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

  • It's made from parts of the cannabis plant, which is a sedative and mild hallucinogen.

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