DMT

noun

ˌdē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē How to pronounce DMT (audio)
: dimethyltryptamine

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AtaiBeckley's lead drug, BPL-003, is related to dimethyltryptamine, or DMT. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 16 July 2026 Tobacco plants were engineered to produce bufotenine, DMT, psilocin, psilocybin, and 5-MeO-DMT. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Enervated cuteness and tryhard sincerity define a whole new wave of musicians, from Pittsburgh rockers feeble little horse to cringe-pop upcycler Worldpeace DMT to SoundCloud producer MASSI, whose songs spill with the tiny adorable detail of a toy train set. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 15 June 2026 Spegal's daughter told the investigators that her mother became violent when using drugs, including DMT. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DMT

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DMT was in 1956

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