"methylenedioxymethamphetamine" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɛ.θɪ.liːn.daɪ̯ˈɔk.siˈmɛ.θɪmˈfɛ.tɪ.min/ Forms: methylenedioxymethamphetamines [plural], MDMA [abbreviation]
Etymology: From methylenedioxy + methamphetamine. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|methylenedioxy|methamphetamine}} methylenedioxy + methamphetamine Head templates: {{en-noun|abbr=MDMA}} methylenedioxymethamphetamine (plural methylenedioxymethamphetamines, abbreviation MDMA)
  1. (organic chemistry) A synthetic drug that affects brain chemicals involved in mood, energy, and social connection, often producing feelings of euphoria, emotional warmth, and increased empathy. Hyponyms: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (english: the form of methylenedioxymethamphetamine found in E), -1-(benzo(d)(1,3)dioxol-5-yl)-N-methylpropan-2-amine (alt: RS)

Inflected forms

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