Dexedrine
pronunciation
How to pronounce Dexedrine in British English: UK [ˈdeksidri:n,-drin]
How to pronounce Dexedrine in American English: US [ˈdɛksɪdrɪn, -ˌdrin]
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- Noun:
- an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
Word Origin
- Dexedrine (n.)
- 1942, trademark (Smith, Kline and French Laboratories) for dexamphetamine sulphate, probably from dextro- + chemical ending from Benzedrine, etc.