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modafinil

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A stimulant often used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, having the chemical formula C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S

uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Certain drugs such as modafinil, used to treat⟳ narcolepsy, have⟳ been shown to improve⟳ cognition and are becoming increasingly popular with students revising for exams.”
“In 2003, modafinil was approved by the United States Department of the Air Force⟳ as a ‘Go Pill’ for management of fatigue in certain aircrews.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

modak Modal modal adverb modal auxiliary modal case modal filter

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