noun
amphetamine
am-FEHT-uh-meen
noun
1
A powerful stimulant drug that speeds up activity in the brain and nervous system, used medically for conditions like ADHD and also misused recreationally.
"The doctor prescribed a low dose of amphetamine to treat his ADHD."
"Amphetamine abuse can lead to serious heart problems."
How to Use Amphetamine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong stimulant drug, used both as medicine and, illegally, as a recreational drug.
Word Forms
amphetamines plural
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Etymology
A shortened blend of its full chemical name, alpha-methylphenethylamine.