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phencyclidine

/fɛnˈsaɪ.klɪ.diːn/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/fɛnˈsaɪ.klɪ.diːn/

uncountable

A noun referring to a dissociative anesthetic originally developed for veterinary use, also known for its hallucinogenic effects when used illicitly.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее диссоциативный анестетик, первоначально разработанный для ветеринарного применения, также известный своими галлюциногенными эффектами при нелегальном использовании.
  1. Veterinary anesthetic C2 formal medical

    A dissociative anesthetic drug originally developed for use as a veterinary anesthetic, known for its hallucinogenic effects when used illicitly.

    • Phencyclidine was first synthesized in the 1950s for medical use.
    • Veterinarians sometimes use phencyclidine to sedate large animals.
    • The drug's medical use was discontinued due to severe side effects.

    🇷🇺Ветеринарный анестетик

    Synonyms: angel dustpcp

  2. Illicit hallucinogen C2 informal medical

    A powerful hallucinogenic drug, often known as PCP or 'angel dust', that can cause distorted perceptions, delusions, and violent behavior.

    • Phencyclidine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in the US.
    • Users of phencyclidine often experience a sense of detachment from reality.
    • The effects of phencyclidine can last for several hours and are unpredictable.

    🇷🇺Галлюциноген незаконного оборота

    Synonyms: angel dusthogpcp

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