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meth

/mɛθ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A white, odorless, crystalline drug that is commonly used as an intoxicant and as an industrial solvent and reducer. It is derived from methane and is a powerful central nervous system stimulant.

    - "Meth is a highly addictive drug."
    - "The production and sale of meth is illegal."
Pronunciation
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with meth
eth , death , breath , laugh , path
Variants
List of all variants of meth that leads to same result
meth , meths , meth- , metho- , crystal meth , crystal methamphetamine , crystal methamphetamines , crystal meths , crystal , ice , iceless , ices , on ice , on thin ice
Etymology
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Meth is derived from the Greek word 'methamaina' which means 'intoxicate' or 'get high'. It was originally used as an industrial solvent and reducer before being discovered as a recreational drug.

Trivia
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  1. Meth was first synthesized in Japan in 1919.

  2. Meth was originally used as a nasal decongestant and bronchodilator.

  3. Meth can be produced using common household items, making it a popular choice for home-based production.

Related Concepts
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  1. Amphetamines: Meth is a type of amphetamine, a class of drugs that stimulate the central nervous system.

  2. Methamphetamine: Meth is a specific type of amphetamine, also known as methamphetamine or crystal meth.

Culture
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Meth has been a significant part of popular culture, particularly in the United States, due to its association with criminal activity and the production of 'meth labs'. It has been depicted in movies, TV shows, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "meth"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crystal-clear, shimmering substance. Visualize it being cooked up in a makeshift lab, and then being snorted or injected.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'meth' with 'methamphetamine' or 'crystal meth'. Remember that it is a powerful stimulant drug.

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    - Use the mnemonic 'My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas' to remember the order of the elements in the periodic table, and substitute 'Meth' for 'Manganese' to help remember that Meth is a metal.

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