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“Ritalin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ritalin. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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Ritalin
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Rit·a·lin
ˈrit-ə-lən 
—used for a preparation of the hydrochloride of methylphenidate
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