Meaning

1 senses
  1. (countable, uncountable)A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

    Near-synonyms: crystal meth, ice (formulation-specific nicknames); speed (also includes other similar drugs)

    Methamphetamin

    метамфетами́нmetamfetamín

More definitions
  • 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

Examples

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  1. Crystal meth is short for crystal methamphetamine.

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  2. I knew Tom was a methamphetamine addict.

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  3. I knew that Tom was a methamphetamine addict.

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  4. Tom is a methamphetamine addict.

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  5. Sami is a heavy methamphetamine user.

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Translations

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By meaning 1
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine:
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the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine:

Origin

Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.

Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.

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Forms

plural: methamphetamines

Synonyms

27 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

4 related words

See also

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