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methylenedioxymethamphetamine

methylenedioxymethamphetamine

9.9
A man-made drug that makes people feel more energetic, happy, and close to others
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛθɪˌliːnˌdaɪˈoʊksɪˌmɛθˈæmpɪˌtiːn/
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  • The effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine can include increased heart rate and feelings of euphoria.

Examples

  • In the 1980s, methylenedioxymethamphetamine was researched as a potential therapeutic aid in psychotherapy.

  • The effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine can last for several hours.

  • Possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine is illegal in many countries due to its psychoactive properties.

  • Many people enjoy methylenedioxymethamphetamine at music festivals.

  • Many people enjoy methylenedioxymethamphetamine at music festivals for its stimulating effects.

  • Possession of methylenedioxymethamphetamine is illegal in many countries due to its psychoactive properties.

  • The effects of methylenedioxymethamphetamine can include increased heart rate and feelings of euphoria.

Synonyms

X
vsmethylenedioxymethamphetamine
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167 9.9

A slang word for the illegal party drug ecstasy

stresses emotional closeness and past psychotherapy use rather than illegal label
ecstasy
vsmethylenedioxymethamphetamine
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45 9.5

A drug often taken at parties to make people feel very happy and energetic

emphasizes recreational use and emotional closeness rather than street naming
MDMA
vsmethylenedioxymethamphetamine
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11 8.9

An illegal man-made drug that makes users feel very happy and changes what they see or hear

focuses more on feelings of energy pleasure and emotional closeness
go
vsmethylenedioxymethamphetamine
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9 9.9

An illegal party drug called ecstasy

places more focus on feelings of pleasure energy and therapy history
molly
vsmethylenedioxymethamphetamine
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6 9.9

An illegal party drug that makes people feel very happy and energetic

is the clinical description highlighting therapeutic history and emotional effects

Surface Forms

methylenedioxymethamphetamine singular
methylenedioxymethamphetamines plural

Morphology

methylenedioxymethamphetamine = methamphetamine (opaque) = methylenedioxy + methamphetamine

The prefix is a technical chemical combining group attached to a drug name; the meaning is specialized and not derivable by an average B1 learner from the components.

Etymology

Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is a chemical name made of parts: methylene (a small chemical piece), dioxy (literally 'two' and 'oxygen'), and methamphetamine (the strong stimulant often called meth). So the long name tells you it is a man-made version of meth with extra oxygen parts, which is why it is a drug that gives strong energy and changes mood and feelings.