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psychoactive
[ sahy-koh-ak-tiv ]
/ ˌsaɪ koʊˈæk tɪv /
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adjective
of or relating to a substance having a profound or significant effect on mental processes: a psychoactive drug.
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psychoactive
/ (ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv) /
adjective
capable of affecting mental activitya psychoactive drug
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