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methaqualone

Syllabification: (me·thaq·ua·lone)
Pronunciation: /məˈTHakwəˌlōn/
Definition of methaqualone

noun

  • a sedative and sleep-inducing drug. Also called Quaalude ( trademark).

Origin:

1960s: from elements of its chemical name meth- + -a- + qu(inine) + a(zo- + -o)l + -one

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