amphetamines
noun/æmˈfɛtəmɪnz/
Frequency rank: #15,382 most common English word
Meaning
a class of stimulant drugs that speed up the central nervous system, often used to treat ADHD or abused recreationally.
Example sentence
The athlete was banned from competition after testing positive for amphetamines, which had been hidden in his supplements.
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