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methylenedioxybenzylamphetamine

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌmɛθəˌliːn daɪˈɑːksi ˌbɛnzəl æmˈfɛtəˌmiːn/

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noun

Meaning 1

A synthetic organic chemical related to amphetamines. It has a benzene ring, a methylenedioxy group, and an amine side chain, but it is poorly studied and appears to have little psychoactive effect compared to compounds like MDA or MDMA.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences

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History

Etymology

From methylenedioxy + phenyl + benzyl + amphetamine.