dextroamphetamine

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

dextro- +‎ amphetamine

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌdɛkstɹəʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn/

Noun[edit]

dextroamphetamine (countable and uncountable, plural dextroamphetamines)

  1. (pharmacology) One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C9H13N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.
    Synonyms: (brand name) dexedrine, (colloquial) dexy, dexamphetamine
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