noun
MDMA
MDMA (noun) means a synthetic stimulant-hallucinogen drug, chemically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, best known by its street name ecstasy. Example: “The pills seized at the festival tested positive for MDMA.”
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A synthetic stimulant-hallucinogen drug, chemically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, best known by its street name ecstasy.
"The pills seized at the festival tested positive for MDMA."
"Researchers are studying MDMA as a possible aid in trauma therapy under strict medical supervision."
How to use MDMA
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lab-made drug, popularly called ecstasy or molly, that produces feelings of euphoria and closeness to others.
Common mistake
MDMA is the chemical name; "ecstasy" and "molly" are street names for pills or powder that may or may not actually be pure MDMA.
Common pairings
MDMA use
pure MDMA
MDMA-assisted therapy
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What does “MDMA” mean?
The word “MDMA” means a synthetic stimulant-hallucinogen drug, chemically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, best known by its street name ecstasy. In plain terms, a lab-made drug, popularly called ecstasy or molly, that produces feelings of euphoria and closeness to others.
How do you use “MDMA” in a sentence?
Here is “MDMA” used in a sentence: “The pills seized at the festival tested positive for MDMA.”
What part of speech is “MDMA”?
“MDMA” is a noun.
What is the meaning of MDMA?
"MDMA" (noun) means a synthetic stimulant-hallucinogen drug, chemically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, best known by its street name ecstasy.
