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phencyclidine

Syllabification: (phen·cy·cli·dine)
Pronunciation: /fenˈsīkliˌdēn, -ˈsik-/
(abbreviation: PCP)
Definition of phencyclidine

noun

  • a synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust.

Origin:

1950s: from pheno- + cyclo- + a shortened form of piperidine

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