amphetamine
noun/æmˈfɛtəmɪn/
Frequency rank: #13,875 most common English word
Meaning
A powerful stimulant drug that speeds up the central nervous system, sometimes used medically but often abused.
Example sentence
The doctor warned that long-term use of amphetamine can lead to serious heart problems.
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