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psychochemical

American

[sahy-koh-kem-i-kuhl] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl /

adjective

pertaining to chemicals or drugs that affect the mind or behavior.

noun

any such substance, especially when used as a chemical warfare agent.

psychochemical British

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈkɛmɪkəl /

noun

any of various chemical compounds whose primary effect is the alteration of the normal state of consciousness

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adjective

of or relating to such chemical compounds

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Etymology

Origin of psychochemical

First recorded in 1955–60; psycho- + chemical

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He remained, in certain ways, an unreconstructed 1960s person to the end of his life, fascinated with esoteric philosophies, paranormal phenomena, alchemy and psychochemical exploration.

From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2014

And who shall deny it all in the psychochemical laboratories?

From Unicorns by James Huneker

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