Benzedrine
noun
Ben·ze·drine
ˈben-zə-ˌdrēn 
: a preparation of the sulfate of amphetamine (C9H13N)2·H2SO4 formerly used in medicine
Word History
Etymology
from Benzedrine, a trademark
First Known Use
1933, in the meaning defined above
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“Benzedrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Benzedrine. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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Medical Definition
Benzedrine
noun
Ben·ze·drine
ˈben-zə-ˌdrēn
: a preparation of the sulfate of amphetamine (C9H13N)2·H2SO4 formerly used in medicine
—formerly a United States registered trademark
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