METHAMPHETAMINE

methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, glass, ice, shabu, trash

(noun) an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

methamphetamine (plural methamphetamines)

A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

Synonyms: crystal meth, crystal, glass, ice, meth, methamphetamines, methylamphetamine, speed, tina, tweak

Synonyms

• See also methamphetamine

Source: Wiktionary



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