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methylenedioxymethamphetamine

met·hy·le·nedioxymethamphetamine

UK/ˈmɛ.θɪ.liːn.daɪ̯ˈɔk.siˈmɛ.θɪmˈfɛ.tɪ.min/ uncommon

noun

1.

a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States

  • “MDMA is often used at parties because it enables partygoers to remain active for long periods of time”
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From methylenedioxy + methamphetamine.

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