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LSD

Pronunciation: /ɛlɛsˈdiː/

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Definition of LSD

noun

[mass noun]

a synthetic crystalline compound, lysergic acid diethylamide, which is a powerful hallucinogenic drug.
- Chemical formula: C₂₀H₂₆N₂O

Origin:

1950s: abbreviation

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Nearby words

LR
LRV
LS
LSAT
LSB
LSD
LSE
LSI
LSO
Lt
lt.

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