METHAQUALONE


Meaning of METHAQUALONE in English

n.

Pronunciation: me- ' tha-kw ə - ˌ l ō n

Function: noun

Etymology: meth- + -a- (of unknown origin) + qu inoline + a zo l e + -one

Date: 1961

: a sedative and hypnotic nonbarbiturate drug C 16 H 14 N 2 O that is habit-forming ― compare QUAALUDE

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