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phenylethylamine

/ ˌfiːnaɪlˌɛθɪlˌəˈmiːn; ˌfɛnɪl- /

noun

  1. an amine that occurs naturally as a neurotransmitter in the brain, has properties similar to those of amphetamine, is an antidepressant, and is found in chocolate. Formula: C 8 H 11 N


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