crystal meth

noun

variants: or less commonly crystal methamphetamine

Definition of crystal meth

: methamphetamine in the form of crystals of its hydrochloride salt C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl when used illicitly for smoking, snorting, or injecting Crystal meth is so addictive that users often need to make several attempts to break their habit.— Jeremy Quittner

— called also crank, crystal, ice

Examples of crystal meth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s help with oral care because long-term use of crystal meth can cause severe tooth decay and gum disease. — Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 20 May 2021 The search warrant also led to the recovery of 21.5 pounds of crystal meth, which has a street value of $968,200, and 1,275 doses of fentanyl worth about $4,275, according to Shapiro’s office. — Fox News, 4 May 2021 Another officer on the other side of the car saw a glass crystal meth pipe near the center console. — cleveland, 23 Apr. 2021 He's only been here for three days; the crystal meth cravings coursing through his body seem overwhelming. — Brice Laine, CNN, 7 Apr. 2021 Marshall was transporting a female suspect – who had been in the bathroom with the crystal meth – to the downtown jail. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 7 Apr. 2021 He was charged and convicted of selling over 150 grams of crystal meth over an eight-month period. — Andrew Boryga, sun-sentinel.com, 22 Mar. 2021 After transport to jail, a substance believed to be crystal meth was found hidden under the seat in the patrol vehicle. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 16 Mar. 2021 Agents seized more than 10 kilograms of crystal meth, some of which was more than 90% pure, and an unspecified amount of liquid meth, the Justice Department said. — Henri Hollis, ajc, 15 Mar. 2021

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