Benzedrine


Ben·ze·drine

noun \ˈben-zə-ˌdrēn\

Definition of BENZEDRINE

: a preparation of the sulfate of amphetamine (C9H13N)2·H2SO4 formerly used in medicine

Origin of BENZEDRINE

from Benzedrine, a trademark
First Known Use: 1933

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