adrenaline

Definition

Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

Etymology

From adrenal + -ine, coined by Japanese chemist Takamine Jōkichi in 1901.

Example Sentences

• "Some people bungee jump to feel alive through the surge of adrenaline."
• "May be it's not as heavy as he thought, or may be he's on adrenaline overdrive."
• "Despite the crisis, the adrenaline that must have been feeding his own alarm, Tim managed to maintain his control and spoke in a subdued tone, assuring the tenderman and all of us that things would be okay."