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methylenedioxymethamphetamine

Definitions of methylenedioxymethamphetamine
  1. noun
    a stimulant drug that is chemically related to mescaline and amphetamine and is used illicitly for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects; it was formerly used in psychotherapy but in 1985 it was declared illegal in the United States
    synonyms: MDMA
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    club drug
    a controlled substance that is usually taken by young people at dance clubs and raves
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