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From meth- +‎ amphetamine; 1945–1950.

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  • IPA(key): /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/, /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmɪn/
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methamphetamine (plural methamphetamines)

  1. A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.
    Synonyms: crystal meth, ice, meth, methedrine, speed; see also Thesaurus:methamphetamine

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