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Date: 1900-2000
Origin: alpha-methyl-phenethylamine

amphetamine

 noun
     
Related topics: Drug Culture
am‧phet‧a‧mine [uncountable and countable]
MDD a drug that gives you a feeling of excitement and a lot of energy
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