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amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a racemic compound C9H13N or one of its derivatives (such as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is often abused illicitly, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant
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The Field Museum scientists say those natural amphetamines may affect not only the cicadas but the bigger animals that prey on them, like birds.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 6 June 2024
If a person, dog or cat were to eat an infected cicada, they wouldn’t be affected by the amphetamines in it — the dose is too small.
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Cnn.com, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Heroin, cocaine and amphetamines were common in ports a generation ago.
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C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
The autopsy also showed Eberly had THC — the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana — and amphetamines in his system, according to the affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Jan. 2024
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“Amphetamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphetamine. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a compound or one made from it used medically to increase the activity of the central nervous system but often abused for its stimulant effects
Medical Definition
amphetamine
noun
am·phet·amine
am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
-mən
: a racemic sympathomimetic amine C9H13N or one of its derivatives (as dextroamphetamine or methamphetamine) that is a stimulant of the central nervous system, is frequently abused illicitly often leading to dependence, and is used clinically especially in the form of its sulfate C9H13N·H2SO4 to treat attention deficit disorder and narcolepsy and formerly as a short-term appetite suppressant see adderall
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