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crystal meth

American  

noun

  1. Slang. methamphetamine in powder or crystalline form.

crystal meth British  
/ mɛθ /

noun

  1. Also called: ice.  informal crystal methamphetamine, a concentrated and highly potent form of methamphetamine with dangerous side effects

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Etymology

Origin of crystal meth

First recorded in 1965–70

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They would grow to dominate not just the lucrative production of heroin and crystal meth, but the mineral and gold mines dotted around the state, as well as the avocado and lime industries.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023

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