lsd
Definition
Noun: 1. A powerful hallucinogenic drug: LSD is a synthetic psychoactive substance derived from lysergic acid, known for causing profound alterations in perception, thought, and mood. Its full chemical name is lysergic acid diethylamide.
Usage
The word "LSD" is used as a non-count noun to refer to the drug itself. It is typically used in contexts related to pharmacology, psychology, substance use, and counterculture history. * It is often preceded by verbs like take, use, or ingest. * It can be modified by adjectives like powerful, synthetic, or hallucinogenic.
Examples
- Noun:
- In the 1960s, some psychologists conducted controversial research using LSD.
- The effects of LSD can include visual hallucinations and altered sense of time.
- He admitted to having tried LSD once in his youth.
Advanced Usage
- "Acid": A common slang term for LSD.
- The musician's work was heavily influenced by his experiences with acid in the 1960s.
- "Drop acid": An informal phrasal verb meaning to ingest LSD.
- They decided to drop acid and go to the concert.
Variants and Related Words
- Lysergic acid diethylamide: The full systematic name for LSD.
- Hallucinogen (noun): A broader category of substances that cause hallucinations, which includes LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline.
- Psychedelic (adjective/noun): Often used to describe the visual and mental effects of LSD and similar drugs, or as a noun for the drugs themselves.
Synonyms
- Hallucinogenic drug: A general term for substances that induce hallucinations.
- Psychoactive substance: A scientific term for any chemical that alters brain function and perception.
Important Note
LSD is an illegal substance in most countries. This entry is for educational and lexical purposes only.
Noun
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a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid
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