Library / English Dictionary

    METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    A stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United Statesplay

    Example:

    MDMA is often used at parties because it enables partygoers to remain active for long periods of time

    Synonyms:

    MDMA; methylenedioxymethamphetamine

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("methylenedioxymethamphetamine" is a kind of...):

    club drug (a controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves)

    Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "methylenedioxymethamphetamine"):

    Adam; cristal; disco biscuit; ecstasy; go; hug drug; X; XTC (street names for methylenedioxymethamphetamine)

    Credits


    © 1991-2023 The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin | Titi Tudorancea® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
    Contact