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ketamine

Pronunciation: /ˈkiːtəmiːn/
Definition of ketamine

noun

[mass noun]
  • a synthetic compound used as an anaesthetic and analgesic drug and also (illicitly) as a hallucinogen.
    • Chemical formula: C13H16NOCl

Origin:

1960s: blend of ketone and amine

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