"Ritalin" meaning in English

See Ritalin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Rita + -lin. See ritalin. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Rita|lin}} Rita + -lin, {{m|en|ritalin}} ritalin Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Ritalin
  1. The original brand name version of methylphenidate (“ritalin”). Derived forms: ritalin, ritalinic, ritalinic acid
    Sense id: en-Ritalin-en-name-YO1~UQJB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -lin

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