Phrase guide

methamphetamine hydrochloride

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌmɛθamˈfɛtəmiːn ˌhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈklɔːɹaɪd/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The hydrochloride of the drug methamphetamine.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crystal, crystal meth, ice, chalk, crank, fire, glass, go fast, go-fast, gogo, jib, meth, methamphetamine, methedrine, methylamphetamine, poor man's cocaine, quartz, shabu, shards, speed, T, tina, tweak

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: methamphetamine, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, glass, ice, shabu, trash

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed, controlled substance

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: metamfetamiinihydrokloridi — chemical
  • German: Methamphetaminhydrochlorid — chemical
  • Russian: метамфетами́на гидрохлори́д (metamfetamína gidroxloríd) — chemical