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 inventory of the packages found by officers included 230 grams of methamphetamine, 208 grams of marijuana as well as 15 cell phones and phone chargers. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "4 charged with smuggling meth, weed and cell phones into Alabama prison," 23 Aug. 2019 The report identified the presence of amphetamine, methamphetamine, carboxy THC, gabapentine, lorazepam, mitragynine and norburprenorphine, according to crime lab toxicology supervisor Ariana Adeva. — Julia Sclafani, Daily Pilot, "Man charged with murder in death of Costa Mesa fire captain had 7 substances in his blood, expert testifies," 22 Aug. 2019 There was no collision, but a 40-year-old was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, heroin, and drug paraphernalia. — Jake Richardson, The Mercury News, "Campbell crime report for the week of Aug. 30," 22 Aug. 2019 Drugs were also found in the home, including 70 grams of methamphetamine, seven kilograms of marijuana and 200 marijuana vape cartridges, official said. — David K. Li, NBC News, "New Jersey man arrested with hoard of weapons and drugs, Nazi paraphernalia and racist literature," 21 Aug. 2019 The search turned up about 70 grams of methamphetamine, 7 kilograms of marijuana and 200 marijuana vape cartridges in Rubino's home, authorities said. — Jason Silverstein, CBS News, "Traffic accident leads to man being caught with guns, drugs and extremist propaganda," 21 Aug. 2019 The request came almost immediately after Greenaway, who served as a court magistrate for eight years, was charged with possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement and obstructing justice. — Tim Evans, Indianapolis Star, "How crimes involving public officials are handled, from judges' shooting to Dan Forestal," 18 Aug. 2019 But the effects of methamphetamine, which has become increasingly popular in Massachusetts over the past year or two, go beyond the annoyances caused by users bathing in public fountains or congregating in front of restaurants. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Meth has finally taken hold in Massachusetts," 13 Aug. 2019 Hunt was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended or revoked, and resisting without violence. — Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com, "Florida scooter rider who ran from deputy into woods had meth, scale, cash: report," 23 July 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
\
\
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