Definition of amphetamine Amphetamine
/æmfɛˈtʌmiˌn/ - [atmfetumeen] - am•phet•a•mine
We found 5 definitions of amphetamine from 4 different sources.
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What does amphetamine mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: amphetamines |
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| amphetamine - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | ||
| pep pill, upper, speed | ||
| excitant, stimulant drug, stimulant a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process | ||
| drug of abuse, street drug a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction | ||
| amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system | ||
| bennie, benzedrine a form of amphetamine | ||
| dexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulphate an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant | ||
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Wiktionary 
- amphetamine (Noun)
1-phenyl-2-propylamine; a colourless volatile liquid; any of its derivatives. - amphetamine (Noun)
A class of drugs used as a stimulant of the central nervous system in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant.
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amphetamine
A prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children.
Part of speech
🔤- amphetamine, noun, singular of amphetamines.
