"MDMA" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} MDMA (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, a synthetic entactogen of the methylenedioxyphenethylamine family. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds, Recreational drugs Synonyms: ecstasy, mandy, molly

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