methamphetamine
/ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/
methamphetamine means A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 75 out of 100.
methamphetamine is pronounced /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/.
Etymology
From meth- + amphetamine; 1945–1950.
noun
- A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.“Near-synonyms: crystal meth, ice (formulation-specific nicknames); speed (also includes other similar drugs)”