gamma hydroxybutyrate
- noun
- /ˈɡæmə haɪˈdrɒksɪˌbjuːtəreɪt/
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gamma hidroxibutirato
- Doctors strictly monitor patients using gamma hydroxybutyrate for medical treatment.
Examples
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Some people misuse gamma hydroxybutyrate for recreational purposes.
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Police warned partygoers about the dangers of unknowingly ingesting gamma hydroxybutyrate in their drinks.
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The effects of gamma hydroxybutyrate can include drowsiness, dizziness, and even unconsciousness.
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The effects of gamma hydroxybutyrate can be dangerous.
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The police found traces of gamma hydroxybutyrate in the suspect's drink during the investigation.
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Many people are unaware of the dangers posed by gamma hydroxybutyrate, especially when used irresponsibly.
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In clubs, attendees sometimes unknowingly consume gamma hydroxybutyrate mixed in their beverages.
Synonyms
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A slang name for an illegal party drug
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A strong illegal drug that makes people sleepy or lose control and can be slipped into drinks
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A street name for the dangerous drug GHB that makes people very sleepy
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A street name for a strong illegal drug that makes people sleepy
A liquid drug that makes people feel very happy and sleepy
An illegal drug used at parties that makes people sleepy and dizzy
Surface Forms
Morphology
gamma + hydroxybutyrate
The term is a systematic chemical name (Greek letter + chemical moiety), so a learner who knows 'gamma' and 'hydroxybutyrate' would reasonably infer it is a specific chemical variant (i.e., a compound) rather than a literal phrase. However, the specialized senses — that it is a colorless/odorless recreational drug, its effects and misuse — are not derivable from the constituent words alone, so the full pragmatic and toxicological meaning would remain unknown.
Etymology
Gamma hydroxybutyrate gets its name from parts of the chemical: gamma shows where a small part sits, hydroxy means a tiny group with oxygen and hydrogen, and butyrate comes from a short acid called butyric acid. People call it 'GHB', and because it can make someone very sleepy or 'pass out', it is used as a sedative and is sometimes misused by attackers to make someone unconscious.