methamphetamine
noun
meth·​am·​phet·​amine
| \ ˌme-tham-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn
, -thəm-, -mən\
, -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 methExamples of methamphetamine in a Sentence
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The Border Patrol in San Diego has seized approximately 3,980 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $9,154,000 since Oct. 1, federal authorities said. — Luke Garrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Border agents find meth in gas tank," 5 Sep. 2019 Matthew Jamail Sewell was charged with possessing MDMA for distribution, and court records allege that 29 pounds of the drug, 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, were found during the investigation. — Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, "Feds: Oakland man used multiple IDs to receive large shipments of ecstasy," 4 Sep. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'methamphetamine.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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methamphetamine
noun
meth·​am·​phet·​amine
| \ ˌmeth-am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn, ˌmeth-əm-, -mən
\
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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