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BNC: 22463 COCA: 18794

amphetamine

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/ noun
plural amphetamines
amphetamine
/æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/
noun
plural amphetamines
Learner's definition of AMPHETAMINE
[count]
: a drug that causes the nervous system to become more active so that a person feels more energy and mental excitement苯丙胺,安非他明(一种兴奋剂,能增强体力,令人兴奋)
BNC: 22463 COCA: 18794

amphetamine

noun

am·​phet·​amine am-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn How to pronounce amphetamine (audio)
-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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Toxicology samples showed the child had traces of methamphetamine, amphetamine and caffeine in his system, police said, so officers got warrants to search the home. Matt Bruce, ajc, 24 Aug. 2022 Another friend at the Edgehurst house said the woman had been prescribed Adderall, an amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and believed the woman was taking more than the prescribed amount. Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 17 June 2022 Captagon is a common stimulant used as an alternative to amphetamine and methamphetamine in the Middle East. Celine Alkhaldi, CNN, 27 Jan. 2022 The toxicology report accompanying Campbell’s autopsy found methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system. Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 13 May 2022 Their respective doctors had prescribed them ADHD medications like methylphenidate, amphetamine, dexamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine, and atomoxetine. Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes, 6 May 2022 According to the Food and Drug Administration, Adderall is a drug containing amphetamine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Tori B. Powell, CBS News, 6 May 2022 The two main types of stimulant medications are methylphenidate, sold under brand names such as Ritalin and Concerta, and stimulants in the amphetamine family such as lisdexamphetamine, which go by the brand names Adderall and Vyvanse. Laura E. Knouse, The Conversation, 9 May 2022 Officials are charging Kent, the daughter of Sheriff AJ Tony Smith, for amphetamine trafficking of 14 gams or more, drug equipment, and cocaine possession. Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of amphetamine was in 1938
BNC: 22463 COCA: 18794

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