benzedrine
/'benzədri:n/
Definition
- Noun:
- A form of amphetamine: "Benzedrine" is a proprietary name for a specific preparation of amphetamine, historically used as a stimulant and appetite suppressant. It is a central nervous system stimulant drug.
Usage
- Noun:
- "Benzedrine" is typically used in medical, historical, or pharmacological contexts to refer to this specific drug. It is often discussed in relation to its effects, history of use, or regulation.
Examples
- Noun:
- Doctors once prescribed Benzedrine for weight loss.
- The use of Benzedrine as a stimulant has been largely discontinued due to its high potential for abuse.
- He wrote about his experiences with Benzedrine in the 1950s.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Proprietary Context: The term "Benzedrine" specifically refers to the brand-name product. In modern contexts, the more general term "amphetamine" is often used.
- Benzedrine inhalers were popular in the mid-20th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Amphetamine (n): The broader class of stimulant drugs to which Benzedrine belongs.
- Amphetamines are now controlled substances.
- Dextroamphetamine (n): A specific isomer of amphetamine, which was a component of some Benzedrine preparations.
Synonyms
- Speed (slang): A common street name for amphetamine-type stimulants.
- Uppers (slang): A colloquial term for stimulant drugs.
Notes on Meaning
- Primary Meaning: The term almost exclusively refers to the specific branded form of amphetamine. It is not used for other types of stimulants or drugs.
- Contextual Meaning: In historical texts, "Benzedrine" might be used more broadly, but in contemporary English, it is a precise term with strong historical and legal connotations.
Noun
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a form of amphetamine
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