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meth

/mɛθ/

Meanings
noun
Methamphetamine, especially in the form of the crystalline hydrochloride.

Examples :

"The police found a bag of meth hidden in the suspect's car. "
substance chemistry medicine compound

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methamphetamine noun

/ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/

A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

"The police warned the community about the dangers of methamphetamine, a powerful and addictive drug. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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hydrochloride noun

/ˌhaɪdrəˈklɔːraɪd/ /ˌhaɪdroʊˈklɔːraɪd/

A compound of hydrochloric acid with an organic base such as an amine

"The doctor prescribed diphenhydramine hydrochloride to treat my son's allergy symptoms; it's a common antihistamine. "

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medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Someone living in the Middle Ages.

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

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sleeping verb

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

To rest in a state of reduced consciousness.

"You should sleep 8 hours a day."

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prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

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methadone noun

/ˈmɛθədoʊn/

A synthetic opioid analgesic, used to wean addicts off heroin or other opiate based narcotics, and in chronic pain management.

"The doctor prescribed methadone to help the patient manage their chronic pain and reduce their reliance on stronger painkillers. "

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crystalline noun

/ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/

Any crystalline substance.

"The jeweler carefully inspected each crystalline before setting it in the ring. "

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traditional noun

/tɹəˈdɪʃnəl/

A person with traditional beliefs.

"My grandmother is a traditional, believing strongly in family values. "

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festival noun

/ˈfɛstəvəl/

An event or community gathering, usually staged by a local community, which centers on some theme, sometimes on some unique aspect of the community.

"Our town's annual harvest festival celebrates the local farmers and their crops. "