methamphetamine
noun
meth·am·phet·amine
ˌme-tham-ˈfe-tə-ˌmēn 
-thəm-,
-mən
: 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 hyperactivity 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
William Finnegancalled also meth, methedrine, speed
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One of them, the Sinaloa cartel, is considered among the biggest criminal forces in the hemisphere, primarily trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other narcotics internationally.
—Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025
The dogs indicated that drugs were present in the pallets, and police found one of pavers, which was shaped like a hexagon, contained a circular container hidden inside that contained 800 grams of methamphetamine.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors said investigators learned Kevin Parker and his associates sold fentanyl powder, fentanyl pills and more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
There has not been significant research into the link between methamphetamine usage and arson.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Whitney Eulich, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025
The dogs indicated that drugs were present in the pallets, and police found one of pavers, which was shaped like a hexagon, contained a circular container hidden inside that contained 800 grams of methamphetamine.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Prosecutors said investigators learned Kevin Parker and his associates sold fentanyl powder, fentanyl pills and more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
There has not been significant research into the link between methamphetamine usage and arson.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Methamphetamine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methamphetamine. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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methamphetamine
noun
meth·am·phet·amine
ˌmeth-am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn
: a drug derived from amphetamine that is often used illegally as a stimulant of the central nervous system
Medical Definition
methamphetamine
noun
meth·am·phet·amine
ˌmeth-am-ˈfet-ə-ˌmēn, ˌmeth-əm-, -mən
: an amine C10H15N that is used medically in the form of its crystalline hydrochloride C10H15N·HCl especially to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity and that is often abused illicitly as a stimulant
called also meth, methedrine, methylamphetamine, speed
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