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methamphetamine

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“Near-synonyms: crystal meth, ice (formulation-specific nicknames); speed⟳ (also includes other similar drugs)”
“Methamphetamine is more potent than dexamphetamine which is in turn⟳ more potent than its racemate amphetamine.”
“A cloud of smoke⟳ from two pounds of methamphetamine seized by the FBI and incinerated inside a Montana animal shelter⟳ sent its workers to the hospital, city officials in Billings said.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

methamphetamine hydrochloride methamphetamines Methana methanal methanamide methanamine

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