lysergic
Meanings
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noun
A type of organic compound that is the principal psychoactive agent in lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
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adjective
Belonging to or producing the hallucinogenic effects of lysergic acid or its derivatives
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lysergicsycotic , anemic , specific
Variants
List of all variants of lysergic that leads to same resultlysergic , lysergic acid , lysergic acids , lysergic acid diethylamide , lysergic acid diethylamides , LSD , LSDs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the name of the ergot fungus, which contains lysergic acid. The name 'lysergic' comes from the Greek word 'lysos', meaning 'looser' or 'free'.
Trivia
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LSD was discovered accidentally in 1943 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann.
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LSD is known for its ability to produce 'ego dissolution', or the feeling of losing one's sense of self.
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LSD was once used as a therapeutic tool in the 1950s and 1960s for treating various mental health conditions, but its use was later banned due to its psychoactive effects and potential for abuse.
Related Concepts
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hallucinogen: A type of psychoactive drug that produces hallucinations, alterations in perception, thought processes, and emotions.
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psilocybin: A naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in certain types of mushrooms. It is similar in effect to LSD.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that was first synthesized in 1938. It gained popularity in the 1960s for its psychedelic effects and has been a subject of fascination in various forms of art, literature, and music. It is known for its ability to alter perception, thought processes, and emotions.
How to Memorize "lysergic"
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visualize
- Imagine a molecule of lysergic acid, with its long chain of atoms and the ring structure containing the lysergic acid moiety. Visualize the effects of LSD on the brain and the resulting altered states of consciousness.
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associate
- Associate the word 'lysergic' with the psychedelic art and music of the 1960s, with the freedom and exploration that the counterculture movement represented.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym 'LSD' to remember the meaning of 'lysergic' as a psychoactive compound.
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