methylenedioxypyrovalerone
A powerful synthetic stimulant drug in the synthetic cathinone family, chemically…A powerful synthetic stimulant drug in the synthetic cathinone family, chemically related to compounds like pyrovalerone. It acts mainly by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, causing strong stimulation of the central nervous system.
/ˌmɛθɪˌliːni.oʊˌdaɪˈɒksi ˌpaɪroʊˌvæləˈroʊn/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A powerful synthetic stimulant drug in the synthetic cathinone family, chemically related to compounds like pyrovalerone. It acts mainly by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, causing strong stimulation of the central nervous system.
Origin
From methylenedioxy + pyrovaleroneFrom methylenedioxy + pyrovalerone
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