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DEXEDRINE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
Synonyms:
Dexedrine; dextroamphetamine sulphate
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("Dexedrine" is a kind of...):
amphetamine; pep pill; speed; upper (a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression)
Domain usage:
trade name (a name given to a product or service)