methamphetamine

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

   “Near-synonyms: crystal meth, ice (formulation-specific nicknames); speed (also includes other similar drugs)”

   “Methamphetamine is more potent than dexamphetamine which is in turn more potent than its racemate amphetamine.”

   “A cloud of smoke from two pounds of methamphetamine seized by the FBI and incinerated inside a Montana animal shelter sent its workers to the hospital, city officials in Billings said.”