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methylenedioxypyrovalerone

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

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  • /ˌmɛθɪˌliːni.oʊˌdaɪˈɒksi ˌpaɪroʊˌvæləˈroʊn/

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noun

Meaning 1

A powerful synthetic stimulant drug in the synthetic cathinone family, chemically related to compounds like pyrovalerone. It acts mainly by blocking the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine, causing strong stimulation of the central nervous system.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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

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History

Etymology

From methylenedioxy + pyrovalerone

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Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: metyleenidioksipyrovaleroni — drug