Dexedrine

pronunciation

How to pronounce Dexedrine in British English: UK [ˈdeksidri:n,-drin]word uk audio image

How to pronounce Dexedrine in American English: US [ˈdɛksɪdrɪn, -ˌdrin] word us audio image

  • 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.

Example

1. She 's taking dexedrine . Who is ?

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