methylenedioxyamphetamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛθəˌliːnˌdaɪˌɑːksi æmˈfɛtəmɪn/
Etymology
From methylene + di- + oxy- + amphetamine.
Meanings
- A synthetic compound in the amphetamine family with a methylenedioxy group attached to its aromatic ring. It acts mainly by increasing the release of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which leads to stimulant effects along with changes in mood, perception, and sensory experience.
- (qualifier:drug) tenamphetamine
- (qualifier:international nonproprietary name) tenamfetamine
- (qualifier:street drug) sally/Sally
- (qualifier:herbal extract) sass, sassafras
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| : | canonical | lexicographic | |
| 4-methylenedioxyamphetamine | alternative | lexicographic | |
| MDA | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| methylenedioxyamphetamines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine · 2,3-methylenedioxyamphetamine
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
2,3-methylenedioxyamphetamine (2,3-MDA) · 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (3,4-MDA)
Relateds
methylenedioxyphenylpropylaminopentane · methylenedioxypyrovalerone · methylenedioxycyclopropylmethylamphetamine · methylenedioxymethamphetamine · methylenedioxybenzylamphetamine · safrole