English Explanatory Dictionary

methylenedioxyamphetamine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound in the amphetamine family with a methylenedioxy group attached to its aromatic ring. It acts mainly by increasing the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which leads to stimulant effects along with changes in mood, perception, and sensory experience.

Word forms

methylenedioxyamphetamine

Etymology

From methylene + di- + oxy- + amphetamine.

Synonyms

MDA 3,4-MDA sassafras tenamphetamine tenamfetamine sally sass

Related words

methylenedioxymethamphetamine methylenedioxycyclopropylmethylamphetamine 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (3,4-MDMA / molly/Molly / ecstasy/E/X/XTC) safrole

Derived words

MDA 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine 2,3-methylenedioxyamphetamine
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