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methaqualone

/ˌmɛθəˈkweɪloʊn/ /ˌmiθəˈkweɪloʊn/

Meanings
noun
A sedative drug that has effects similar to barbiturates. Also used recreationally.

Examples :

"The doctor warned against taking methaqualone recreationally due to its strong sedative effects and potential for addiction. "
medicine substance

Related Words

Illustration sedative

sedative noun

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

"The doctor prescribed a sedative to help her patient sleep better at night. "

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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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barbiturates noun

/bɑːrˈbɪtʃərɪts/ /bɑːrˈbɪtjʊərɪts/ /bɑːrˈbɪtʃəreɪts/

Any salt or ester of barbituric acid.

"The doctor warned that long-term use of barbiturates could be addictive and have serious side effects. "

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

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addiction noun

/əˈdɪkʃən/

A state that is characterized by compulsive drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior, despite negative consequences.

"His addiction to video games was affecting his schoolwork and relationships with his family. "

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strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

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effects noun

/ɪˈfɛkts/

The result or outcome of a cause.

"The effect of the hurricane was a devastated landscape."

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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taking verb

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "

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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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drug noun

/dɹʌɡ/

A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.

"Aspirin is a drug that reduces pain, acts against inflammation and lowers body temperature."

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potential noun

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/ /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)

"Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician."