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methadone

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Main Entry:
meth·a·done 
          Listen to the pronunciation of methadone
Pronunciation:
\ˈme-thə-ˌdōn\
Variant(s):
also meth·a·don 
          Listen to the pronunciation of methadon \-ˌdän\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
methyl + amino + diphenyl + -one
Date:
1947
: a synthetic addictive narcotic drug C21H27NO used especially in the form of its hydrochloride for the relief of pain and as a substitute narcotic in the treatment of heroin addiction


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