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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBenzedrine
/ˈbɛnzəˌdriːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A brand name for amphetamine, formerly widely used as a medical stimulant and decongestant.
"In the mid-20th century, Benzedrine was commonly prescribed for fatigue, depression, and nasal congestion." - 2
Amphetamine in general, especially in historical or literary contexts relating to mid-century counterculture.
"Several writers of the beat generation fueled their late-night writing sessions with Benzedrine."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Coined in the 20th century as a trademark name by Smith, Kline & French, derived from chemical components including 'benzyl' and the chemical suffix '-amine' or '-ine'. It originally referred specifically to the brand of amphetamine inhalers before becoming a generic term for amphetamine stimulants.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Benzedrine" is said worldwide
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Benzédrine
Transliteration: bɛ̃zədʁin
"La benzédrine était autrefois utilisée comme stimulant."
Benzedrin
Transliteration: bɛnt͡səˈdʁiːn
"Benzedrin wurde früher als Aufputschmittel verwendet."
Benzedrina
Transliteration: bɛntseˈdriːna
"La benzedrina è un farmaco stimolante del sistema nervoso."
Benzedrina
Transliteration: benseˈdɾina
"La benzedrina se usaba comúnmente en el pasado como estimulante."
Benzedrina
Transliteration: bẽzeˈdɾĩnɐ
"A benzedrina foi um dos primeiros estimulantes sintéticos populares."
बेंजेड्रिन
Transliteration: benjedrin
"बेंजेड्रिन का उपयोग अतीत में एक उत्तेजक के रूप में किया जाता था।"
苯丙胺
Transliteration: běn pǐng ān
"苯丙胺在过去曾被用作中枢神经兴奋剂。"
벤제드린
Transliteration: benjedeurin
"벤제드린은 과거에 중추신경 자극제로 사용되었습니다."
ベンゼドリン
Transliteration: benzedorin
"ベンゼドリンはかつて興奮剤として使用されていた。"
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