methadone
Plural: methadones
Noun
- synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in narcotic detoxification and maintenance of heroin addiction
- A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
Origin / Etymology
From (di)meth(yl)a(mino) + d(iphenyl) + (heptan)one.
Synonyms
dolophine hydrochloride, fixer, methadon, methadone hydrochloride, synthetic heroin, amidone
Scrabble Score: 15
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Words With Friends Score: 16
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