DEXEDRINE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does Dexedrine mean? 

• DEXEDRINE (noun)
  The noun DEXEDRINE has 1 sense:

1. an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant

  Familiarity information: DEXEDRINE used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DEXEDRINE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

An isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

Dexedrine; dextroamphetamine sulphate

Hypernyms ("Dexedrine" is a kind of...):

amphetamine; pep pill; speed; upper (a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression)

Domain usage:

trade name (a name given to a product or service)