amphetamine

  1. Noun.  (organic compound) 1-phenyl-2-propylamine; a colourless volatile liquid; any of its derivatives.
  2. Noun.  A class of drugs used as a stimulant of the central nervous system in the treatment of ADHD, depression, and narcolepsy, and abused illegally as a stimulant.

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