English Explanatory Dictionary

dextroamphetamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine, with the chemical formula C₉H₁₃N, that is used to stimulate the central nervous system.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɛkstɹəʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn/

Word forms

dextroamphetamine dextroamphetamines d-amphetamine dextroamfetamine

Etymology

From dextro- + amphetamine.

Synonyms

dexedrine dexy dexamphetamine
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