amphetamine

One entry found for amphetamine.

Main Entry: am·phet·amine
Pronunciation: am-'fe-t&-"mEn, -m&n
Function: noun
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary alpha + methyl + phen- + ethyl + amine
: a racemic compound C₉H₁₃N or one of its derivatives (as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) frequently abused as a stimulant of the central nervous system but used clinically especially as the sulfate or hydrochloride salt to treat hyperactive children and the symptoms of narcolepsy and as a short-term appetite suppressant in dieting