English Explanatory Dictionary

phencyclidine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust.

Pronunciation

/fɛnˈsaɪ.klɪ.diːn/

Word forms

phencyclidine phencyclidines

Etymology

Contraction of phenylcyclohexylpiperidine.

Synonyms

PCP angel dust crystal fairy dust ill hog horse tranquilizer KJ love boat magic mist peace pill phencyclidine phenylcyclohexylpiperidine sherm tic wack zoot zootie
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