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amphetamines

/æmˈfɛtəˌminz/ /æmˈfɛtəˌmɪnz/

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Amphetamine

(proper) The racemic freebase of 1-phenylpropan-2-amine; an equal parts mixture of levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamine in their pure amine forms.

Examples :

"The chemist explained that amphetamines are a mixture of two very similar compounds that affect the brain differently. "

Der Chemiker erklärte, dass Amphetamine eine Mischung aus zwei sehr ähnlichen Verbindungen sind, die das Gehirn unterschiedlich beeinflussen.

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Amphetamine

Any mixture of the two amphetamine enantiomers, dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine.

Examples :

"Doctors sometimes prescribe amphetamines to help children with ADHD focus better in school. "

Ärzte verschreiben manchmal Amphetamine, um Kindern mit ADHS zu helfen, sich in der Schule besser zu konzentrieren.

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Amphetamine

Referring to a substituted amphetamine; a member of the amphetamine class of chemicals.

Examples :

"Some students illegally use amphetamines to stay awake and focus while studying for exams. "

Manche Studenten nehmen illegal Amphetamine, um beim Lernen für Prüfungen wach und konzentriert zu bleiben.

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Amphetamine

A potent central nervous system stimulant of the phenethylamine chemical class that is used to treat ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed amphetamines to help the student focus in school and manage his ADHD. "

Der Arzt verschrieb Amphetamine, um dem Schüler zu helfen, sich in der Schule zu konzentrieren und sein ADHS zu bewältigen.

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