11 4 noun, adjective
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• a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Example sentence • Long-term use of amphetamines can lead to dependence and addiction.
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• 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
Example sentence • The illegal production and distribution of methamphetamine is a significant problem in many countries.
6 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a homeless girl who roams the streets
Example sentence • She was a charming gamine with short hair and mischievous eyes.
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noun
• a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed penicillamine to help remove excess copper from the body.
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• An aromatic amine, (C6H5)2NH, used in the manufacture of plastics, dyes, explosives, pesticides, fungicides and pharmaceuticals
Example sentence • The laboratory test requires the use of diphenylamine as a reagent.
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Example sentence • The presence of hydroxylamine can be detected through a color change reaction.
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Example sentence • Exposure to naphthylamine is associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.
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• A divalent functional group, >N.N=O.
Example sentence • The consumption of nitrosamines has been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
13 5 noun
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noun
• A folic acid antagonist, used in the prophylactic treatment of malaria
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed pyrimethamine to treat the patient's malaria.
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• any organic compound containing two amino groups
Example sentence • We used a diamine in the synthesis of the new drug.
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Example sentence • The doctor prescribed dextroamphetamine to treat narcolepsy.
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Example sentence • The production of dimethylamine requires careful handling and safety precautions.
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Example sentence • The chemical formula for ethylamine is C2H5NH2.
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Example sentence • The production of propylamine involves a multi-step chemical reaction.
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Example sentence • The pungent odor of triethylamine can be detected at high concentrations.
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Example sentence • The reaction of triphenylamine with an acid yields the corresponding ammonium salt.
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• antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
11 4 noun
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noun
• an antihistamine used in preparations to treat allergies and respiratory infections; used to treat rhinitis and skin rashes and pruritus
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed pheniramine to relieve my allergy symptoms.
16 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• antihistamine included in some preparations used to treat coughing and nasal congestion
Example sentence • The doctor prescribed phenyltoloxamine to treat the patient's seasonal allergies.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• antihistamine used to treat rhinitis and pruritus
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Example sentence • The hexamethylenetetramine powder is highly soluble in water.
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7 2 noun
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noun
• any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
verb
• turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
Example sentence • I need to repair my washing machine .
4 1 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
noun
• an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
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• approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
verb
• mean or intend to express or convey
Example sentence • What is the mean of these numbers?
4 1 verb
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noun
• a light strong brittle grey toxic bivalent metallic element
verb
• have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Example sentence • I have been waiting for you all day.
4 1 verb
v
noun
• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
verb
• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
Example sentence • I have seen that movie before.
4 2 noun, adjective
n, adj
adjective
• of textures that are smooth to the touch or substances consisting of relatively small particles
noun
• money extracted as a penalty
adverb
• an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence
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• being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
verb
• record a fine as a penalty in a police record
Example sentence • He had to pay a $100 fine for speeding.
5 2 noun
n
noun
• a compound derived from ammonia by replacing hydrogen atoms by univalent hydrocarbon radicals
Example sentence • She added an amine to the reaction mixture to act as a catalyst.
8 3 noun
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noun
• a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
Example sentence • Certain activities, such as eating chocolate or exercising, can increase dopamine levels.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a general anesthetic and tranquilizer (not a barbiturate) that is administered intravenously or intramuscularly; used mainly by veterinarians or for minor surgery with geriatric or pediatric patients; taken in large doses it causes hallucinations similar to those associated with the use of PCP
Example sentence • The doctor administered ketamine to the patient before surgery.
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