amphetamine

/æmˈfɛt.ə.miːn/

ÆMFƐT · ə · miːn (3 syllables)

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Definition

The racemic freebase of 1-phenylpropan-2-amine; an equal parts mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine in their pure amine forms.

Etymology

Shortened form of a(lpha-)m(ethyl)ph(en)eth(yl)amine.