a form of amphetamine
Used in a Sentence
benzedrine
How to use benzedrine in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for benzedrine.
Editorial note
Even the benzedrine addict lived to be 66.
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Definitions1
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Quick take
a form of amphetamine
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for benzedrine.
noun
a form of amphetamine
See also: Benzedrine, bennie
Example sentences
Even the benzedrine addict lived to be 66.
Laws controlling benzedrine were mostly in place by WW2 and opium laws back in the 1920s.
Meth showed up as the very similar black market substitute when benzedrine was made prescription only.
If we re-legalized dexedrine or benzedrine over the counter, the trouble would mostly go away.
Sorry, my text was ambiguous, Erdos generally used methylphenidate and/or benzedrine.
Erdös started taking benzedrine in 1971, long after he had become one of the most prolific mathematicians of all time with ~40 years of work behind him. I suspect he was productive in spite of the speed, as someone that brilliant with that many years of learning in their head would still be incredibly brilliant impaired.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use benzedrine in a sentence?
Even the benzedrine addict lived to be 66.
What does benzedrine mean?
a form of amphetamine
What part of speech is benzedrine?
benzedrine is commonly used as noun.