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methamphetamine

/ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/

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

Examples :

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

/koʊˈkeɪn/

A stimulant narcotic, derived from cultivated plants of the genus Erythroxylum, in the form of a white powder that users generally self-administer by insufflation through the nose.

"The student's nosebleeds were a troubling side effect of using cocaine. "

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addictive noun

/əˈdɪktɪv/

A drug that causes an addiction.

"The addictive is a serious problem for many teenagers. "

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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stimulant noun

/ˈstɪmjələnt/ /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.

"Coffee is a stimulant that helps many students stay awake during late-night study sessions. "

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warned verb

/wɔːnd/ /wɔɹnd/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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highly adverb

/ˈhaɪli/

In a high or esteemed manner.

"He spoke highly of you."

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systematic adjective

/ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/

Carried out using a planned, ordered procedure.

"The chef followed a systematic approach to preparing the meal, meticulously measuring ingredients and following each step of the recipe. "

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police noun

[pəˈliːs] /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.

"Call the police!"

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

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methyl noun

/ˈmɛθəl/ /ˈmiːθaɪl/

The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

"The chemist identified a methyl group attached to the larger molecule, confirming its identity. "

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dangers noun

/ˈdeɪndʒəz/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚz/

Exposure to likely harm; peril.

""The sign warned hikers of the dangers of wild animals in the forest." "