methylenedioxyphenethylamine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛθ.ɪ.liːn.daɪˌɒk.siˌfɛn.ɛˈθaɪ.lə.miːn/
Etymology
From methylenedioxy + phenethylamine.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A chemical compound in the phenethylamine family that has a methylenedioxy group on its benzene ring. It is structurally related to MDMA and MDA but lacks their psychoactive effects in humans because it is rapidly broken down in the body and does not strongly affect the central nervous system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| methylenedioxyphenethylamines | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| MDPEA | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |