STP

¹ American  

[es-tee-pee] / ˈɛsˈtiˈpi /

abbreviation

Slang.

1. a street name for the hallucinogen DOM.

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STP ² American  

abbreviation

1. standard temperature and pressure.

2. stand-to-pee device.

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STP British  

abbreviation

1. scientifically treated petroleum: an oil substitute promising renewed power for an internal-combustion engine

2. Also: NTP.  standard temperature and pressure: standard conditions of 0°C temperature and 101.325 kPa (760 mmHg) pressure

3. Professor of Sacred Theology

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noun

1. a synthetic hallucinogenic drug related to mescaline

Etymology

Origin of STP

First recorded in 1965–70; origin uncertain; possibly named after STP, trademark of a motor-oil additive

Example Sentences

That’s because the offensive line has a new motto — STP, standing for “Something To Prove” — that would fit either brand.

From Los Angeles Times

“The reality is that it’s become more brazen, it’s become bigger, it’s become more daring,” said Bruno Hernandez, executive director of the STP Foundation, which gives artists with graffiti backgrounds new opportunities in the arts.

From Los Angeles Times

At first, STP submitted “Only Dying,” which was later replaced with the “Purple” track “Big Empty,” due to the nature of the lyrics following Lee’s death.

From Los Angeles Times

Murphy told jurors to consider lost evidence as adverse to STP, and this June the appellate judges found that these and other instructions were proper.

From Seattle Times

They denied coverage to both STP and the Washington State Department of Transportation, who were both policyholders, now turned adversaries.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• stimulant