methamphetamine

noun

meth·am·phet·amine | \ ˌme-tham-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn

, -thəm-, -mən\

Definition of methamphetamine

: a synthetic or semisynthetic compound C₁₀H₁₅N that stimulates the central nervous system, is used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl especially to treat attention deficit disorder and obesity, and that is often abused illicitly for its stimulant properties … methamphetamine is a powerful addictive stimulant whose longtime consumers tend to suffer from paranoia, depression, hallucinations, and violent rages.— William Finnegan

— called also meth, methedrine, speed

— compare crystal meth

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The club owner, however, was eventually charged with selling methamphetamine. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Fox News, "Kansas House candidate Paul Davis subject of new attack for his 'history with strip clubs'," 19 Sep. 2018 Rebbecca McCrorey, 38, is charged in U.S. District Court with possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. — Tony Rizzo, kansascity, "14-year-old charged in fatal shooting; drugs found at scene land woman in jail," 13 July 2018 Wochit A Pinal County man was arrested Monday on suspicion of selling methamphetamine near an elementary school in Arizona City, officials said. — Angela Forburger, azcentral, "Man suspected of selling meth near elementary school," 27 June 2018 Aduacto Chavez-Meza pleaded guilty in 2013 to conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. — CNN, "Rod Rosenstein gets his day at the Supreme Court," 23 Apr. 2018 Roger Dale Goodman, 37, who already faced charges stemming from the incident, also faces a federal charge of conspiring with others to distribute methamphetamine. — Darcy Costello, The Courier-Journal, "Man charged in connection with deadly February traffic stop faces new federal drug charge," 18 Apr. 2018 Eric Hinckley was charged 10 years later with selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Idaho Falls. — Cynthia Sewell, idahostatesman, "Idaho governor’s 3rd-ever pardon is a drug convict devoting his life to mental health | Idaho Statesman," 13 Apr. 2018 All three are charged with possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Feds: Summit County drug traffickers caught before killing man they believed stole 82 pounds of meth," 3 Apr. 2018 The store owners feared customers were using polish remover bought in excess to make methamphetamine. — Lauren Le Vine, Redbook, "Morning Headlines: Why Mayim Bialik Blogged About Her Divorce, Phillip Lim for Target — and More," 13 Aug. 2013

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methamphetamine

noun

meth·am·phet·amine | \ ˌmeth-am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn, ˌmeth-əm-, -mən

Medical Definition of methamphetamine

: an amine C₁₀H₁₅N that is used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride C₁₀H₁₅N·HCl especially to treat attention deficit disorder and obesity and that is often abused illicitly as a stimulant

— called also meth, methedrine, methylamphetamine, speed