psychochemical

noun

psy·​cho·​chem·​i·​cal ˌsī-kō-ˈke-mi-kəl How to pronounce psychochemical (audio)
: a psychoactive chemical
psychochemical adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of psychochemical was in 1956

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Cite this Entry

“Psychochemical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychochemical. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

psychochemical

noun
psy·​cho·​chem·​i·​cal -ˈkem-i-kəl How to pronounce psychochemical (audio)
: a psychoactive chemical
psychochemical adjective
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