SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus

tryptamine

noun
Save Word
trypt·​amine | \ ˈtrip-tə-ˌmēn How to pronounce tryptamine (audio) \

Definition of tryptamine

: a crystalline amine C10H12N2 derived from tryptophan

Examples of tryptamine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 Psilocybin is a tryptamine that binds to serotonin receptor 5-HT2A in the brain. — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 24 June 2021 See More

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tryptamine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

First Known Use of tryptamine

1929, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for tryptamine

trypt(ophan) + amine

Learn More About tryptamine

Time Traveler for tryptamine

Time Traveler

The first known use of tryptamine was in 1929

See more words from the same year

Dictionary Entries Near tryptamine

trypsinogen

tryptamine

tryptic

See More Nearby Entries 

Statistics for tryptamine

Cite this Entry

“Tryptamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tryptamine. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

More Definitions for tryptamine

tryptamine

noun
trypt·​amine | \ ˈtrip-tə-ˌmēn How to pronounce tryptamine (audio) \

Medical Definition of tryptamine

: a crystalline amine C10H12N2 derived from tryptophan also : any of various substituted derivatives of this amine of which some are significantly hallucinogenic or neurotoxic

WORD OF THE DAY

debunk

Listen to the pronunciation of debunk

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Odd Habits and Quirks

  • image1926873504
  • Which of the following best describes an easily irritated person?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games