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Benzedrine

noun Ben·ze·drine \ ˈben-zə-ˌdrēn \

Definition of Benzedrine

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

Origin and Etymology of benzedrine

from Benzedrine, a trademark

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Benzedrine

noun Ben·ze·drine \ ˈben-zə-ˌdrēn \

medical Definition of Benzedrine

: a preparation of the sulfate of amphetamine (C9H13N)2·H2SO4 formerly used in medicine —formerly a United States registered trademark

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