amphetamine
noun
a racemic drug, C 9 H 13 N, that stimulates the central nervous system: used chiefly to lift the mood in depressive states and to control the appetite in cases of obesity.
amphetamines
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pluralof amphetamine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The act permits doctors and pharmacists to dispense certain drugs such as opioids and amphetamines, categorized by their potential for abuse and medical value, even as it prohibits everyone else from doing so.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2022
Scheeler favors a tiered system of penalties in racing, similar to Major League Baseball having different penalties for use of steroids and amphetamines.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2021
And so someone with dementia would not be treated with amphetamines to get them more alert.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2020
In the report, the medical examiner determined via toxicology that Rivera had a small amount of prescribed amphetamines in her system, but did not identify physical conditions or drugs as factors in her death.
From Fox News ● Sep. 11, 2020
Kids have natural amphetamines running through their veins, not to mention disposable income, which makes them the perfect music festival patrons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2015
