hallucinogenic
pronunciation
How to pronounce hallucinogenic in British English:
UK [həˌlu:sɪnə'dʒenɪk]
How to pronounce hallucinogenic in American English:
US [həˌlusɪnə'dʒenɪk]
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- Adjective:
- capable of producing hallucinations
Word Origin
- hallucinogenic (adj.)
- 1952, from hallucinogen + -ic.
Example
- 1. A judge has ruled that it is legal to grow hallucinogenic mushrooms in britain .
- 2. And biotechnology may lead to a new generation of hallucinogenic drugs .
- 3. The drug can also produce hallucinogenic effects .
- 4. Hallucinogenic drugs are mind-altering substances .
- 5. Hallucinogenic alkaloids produced by this fungus can lead to altered behavior , abortion , and death if infected grains are eaten .