Definitions and Synonyms of amphetamine | Another word for amphetamine | What is amphetamine?
Definition 1: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression - [noun denoting artifact]
Synonyms for amphetamine in the sense of this definition
(amphetamine is a kind of ...) a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
(... is a kind of amphetamine ) 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