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phencyclidine

noun
phen·​cy·​cli·​dine | \ (ˌ)fen-ˈsi-klə-ˌdēn How to pronounce phencyclidine (audio) , -ˈsī-, -dən\

Definition of phencyclidine

: a piperidine derivative C17H25N used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride especially as a veterinary anesthetic and sometimes illicitly as a psychedelic drug

— called also angel dust, PCP

Examples of phencyclidine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Roy’s attorney, Jonathan Zucker, said his client was high on PCP, or phencyclidine, a mind-altering drug that can distort reality and lead to violent behavior. — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, "Her husband was on a walk when a stranger shot him. Now she’s trying to help her family move on.," 17 Mar. 2018 The drugs for which tests are required are marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP) and opiates. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Spirit Airlines pilot and wife overdosed, report confirms," 1 June 2017

First Known Use of phencyclidine

1959, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for phencyclidine

phen- + cycl- + -idine

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phencyclidine

noun
phen·​cy·​cli·​dine | \ (ˈ)fen-ˈsik-lə-ˌdēn How to pronounce phencyclidine (audio) , -ˈsī-klə- How to pronounce phencyclidine (audio) , -dən\

Medical Definition of phencyclidine

: a piperidine derivative used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride C17H25N·HCl especially as a veterinary anesthetic and sometimes illicitly as a psychedelic drug to induce vivid mental imagery

— called also angel dust, PCP

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