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methamphetamine vs amphetamine

amphetamine vs methamphetamine

methamphetamine and amphetamine both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
methamphetamine Yes No No No
amphetamine Yes No No No
As nouns, amphetamine is a hypernym of methamphetamine; that is, amphetamine is a word with a broader meaning than methamphetamine:
  • methamphetamine: 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
  • amphetamine: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Other hypernyms of methamphetamine include pep pill, speed, upper, controlled substance.
methamphetamine (noun) amphetamine (noun)
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 a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Difference between methamphetamine and amphetamine

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