"GHB" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} GHB (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology) Initialism of gamma-hydroxybutyrate, often used as a date rape drug. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable Alternative form of: gamma-hydroxybutyrate, often used as a date rape drug Synonyms: gamma-hydroxybutyric acid, liquid ecstasy
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