English Explanatory Dictionary

ketamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound used as a dissociative anesthetic and analgesic drug and also recreationally as a hallucinogen.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɛt.ə.mɪn/ /ˈkiː.tə.miːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ketamine.wav /ˈkɛt.əˌmin/ /ˈki.təˌmin/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-ketamine.wav

Word forms

ketamine ketamines

Etymology

Blend of ketone + amine. First use appears c. 1966.

Synonyms

Special K vitamin K horse tranquilizer

Derived words

K-hole esketamine S-ketamine R-ketamine RS-ketamine ketamination norketamine
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